What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Essen is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Essen is to drive which takes 4h and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Essen central train station via Duisburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Essen. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Essen Hbf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Calais to Essen?

The distance between Calais and Essen is 511 km. The road distance is 399.7 km.

How do I travel from Calais to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 13m and costs €75 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Essen?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Calais to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Essen bus from?

Calais to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Essen train from?

Calais to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Essen?

The best way to get from Calais to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 13m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Calais to Essen bus arrive?

Calais to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.

Where does the Calais to Essen train arrive?

Calais to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Essen is 400 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Calais to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Essen?

Book your Calais to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Calais to Essen?

Book your Calais to Essen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2616+ hotels available in Essen.

Calais to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Essen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 13m
€77–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Duisburg central train stationbus N1328
7h 25m
€35–50
Drive 399.7 km
1. Drive from Calais to Essencar 399.7 km
4h
€60–87
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain
6h 26m
€77–187
Train #2
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
7h 18m
€75–177

Calais to Essen by train and foot

79Weekly Services

6h 13mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 510.8 km
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Essen Hbf via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Duisburg central train station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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