There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Geldern by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain
7h 11m€84–243Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lille to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus 822 / ...
9h 49m€49–92Drive 356.2 km
- Drive from Calais to Gelderncar 356.2 km
3h 42m€57–81Train via Breda
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Breda to Nijmegentrain
8h 30m€61–135Bus
- Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus
- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Duisburgbus
- Take the bus from DU- Hbf Westeingang to Geldern Ostwallbus
12h€49–79
Calais to Geldern by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Geldern is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Geldern is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Geldern. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Geldern Ostwall via Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station and DU- Hbf Westeingang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Geldern. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Geldern Bahnhof via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Aachen, Hbf and Krefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Calais and Geldern is 474 km. The road distance is 356.2 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Geldern without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €80 - €250.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Calais to Geldern, including transfers.
Calais to Geldern bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Geldern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Geldern is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Geldern, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Geldern Bahnhof via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Aachen, Hbf, and Krefeld Hbf in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais Ville to Geldern Ostwall via Dunkerque, Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Duisburg, and DU- Hbf Westeingang in around 12h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Nijmegen Centraal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Duisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Geldern bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Calais to Geldern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Geldern is 356 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Calais to Geldern.
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