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

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Essen by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, 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 Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    5h 49m
    €85–285

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Essen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 28m
    €48–87

  3. Drive  399.7 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Essencar car 399.7 km
    4h
    €64–92

  4. 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 10m
    €149–285

  5. Train, bus via Brussels

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus bus 228 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus bus 081
    9h 56m
    €48–79

Calais to Essen by train and foot

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 510.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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 Koeln Hbf in around 5h 49m.

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