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 €70 - €110 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 6h 39m and costs €110 - €250.

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, Koeln Hbf, Hagen Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

How far is it from Calais to Germany?

The distance between Calais and Germany is 542 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 11h 28m and costs €110 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m 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 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 11h 28m and costs €110 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 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 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.

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 2588+ 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 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 39m
€118–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1328
14h 30m
€73–102
Train via Hagen
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain Re
5. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 19 / ...
11h 28m
€117–310
Drive 925.5 km
1. Drive from Calais to Berlincar 925.5 km
8h 19m
€141–203
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
6h 57m
€109–281
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 20m
€136–292
Train
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 Brussel-Zuid to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain
14h 46m
€93–145
Train, bus
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 bus from Antwerp to Berlinbus
18h 43m

Calais to Germany by train and foot

69Weekly Services

11h 28mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 542 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Hagen Hbf, and Berlin Hbf in around 11h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof 3 times a week. Tickets cost €70–100 and the journey takes 12h 55m.

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