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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Germany is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Germany is to train and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Germany?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Germany. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Lille Europe, Bruxelles Midi, Köln Hbf, Hagen Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Calais to Germany?

The distance between Calais and Germany is 981 km. The road distance is 925.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Germany without a car is to train via Hagen which takes 10h 59m and costs €170 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Calais to Germany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Germany train from?

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

Train or bus from Calais to Germany?

The best way to get from Calais to Germany is to train via Hagen which takes 10h 59m and costs €170 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 38m.

Where does the Calais to Germany train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Germany?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Germany is 925 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Calais to Germany.

Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2610+ hotels available in Germany.

Calais to Germany - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Calais to Germany by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Hagen
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 Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 43 / ...
5. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 19 / ...
10h 59m
€179–461
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1328
13h 38m
€68–115
Drive 925.5 km
1. Drive from Calais to Berlincar 925.5 km
8h 19m
€142–205
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
6h 40m
€111–296
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain
15h 52m
€121–241
Train, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BRU - HAM
7h 3m
€111–314
Train, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BRU - MUC
4. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
7h 26m
€139–327

Calais to Germany by train and foot

69Weekly Services

10h 59mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 980.6 km
Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Germany?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Köln Hbf, Hagen Hbf, and Berlin Hbf in around 10h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof 3 times a week. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 12h 55m.

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