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How to get fromCalais to Essenby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus or car

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

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    6h 13m
    €77–252

  2. Bus via Bruges

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calais to Brugesbus bus N814 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bruges to Essen central train stationbus bus N1360b
    8h 40m
    €33–70

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Calais to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus bus N280
    2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationbus bus N3204 / ...
    8h 4m
    €37–55

  4. Drive 399.7 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Essencar car 399.7 km
    4h
    €62–89

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain train
    6h 27m
    €87–207

Calais to Essen by train and foot

Calendar79Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€77Cheapest Price
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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, you can take a bus from Calais to Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station in around 8h 4m.

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