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 14h 30m.

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 5h 42m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Germany?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Germany. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Berlin Alexanderplatz via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

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, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Calais to Germany?

The distance between Calais and Germany is 541 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 Cologne which takes 10h 12m and costs €180 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Calais to Germany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Germany bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Germany train from?

Calais to Germany train services, operated by TGV inOui, 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 Cologne which takes 10h 12m and costs €180 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Calais to Germany bus arrive?

Calais to Germany bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Calais to Germany train arrive?

Calais to Germany train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Calais to Germany?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Germany is 925 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Calais to Germany.

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

Book your Calais to Germany train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Calais to Germany bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2662+ hotels available in Germany.

Calais to Germany - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Calais to Germany by train, plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), 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, fly to Frankfurt
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
5h 42m
€125–356
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1328
14h 30m
€68–112
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
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 S Spandau Bhftrain 19 / ...
10h 12m
€183–511
Drive 925.5 km
1. Drive from Calais to Berlincar 925.5 km
8h 21m
€146–210
Train, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain
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
6h 5m
€146–365
Train, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BRU - BER
6h 41m
€131–341
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 Drf
13h 54m
€150–282
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 S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
15h 41m

Calais to Germany by train

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10h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 540.8 km
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Germany?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Köln Hbf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 12h 55m.

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