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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Leipzig is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 16h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Leipzig is to drive which takes 8h 17m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Calais to Leipzig?

The distance between Calais and Leipzig is 975 km. The road distance is 815.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs €120 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Calais to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Leipzig bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Leipzig train from?

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

Train or bus from Calais to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Calais to Leipzig is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs €120 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 16h 15m.

Where does the Calais to Leipzig bus arrive?

Calais to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Calais to Leipzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Leipzig is 815 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Calais to Leipzig.

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

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

Book your Calais to Leipzig bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1456+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Calais to Leipzig - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Calais to Leipzig 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
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf13 / ...
10h 25m
€124–334
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to LilleN280
2. Take the bus from Lille to Leipzig central train stationN367
16h 15m
€51–96
Drive 815.3 km
1. Drive from Calais to Leipzig815.3 km
8h 17m
€126–182
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)BRU - LEJ
8h 50m
€170–435
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leipzig Hbf55 / ...
12h 30m
€119–344
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse
3. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Halle(Saale)HbfRe
15h 38m
€126–231
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)CDG - LEJ
8h 56m
€211–430
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BRU - BER
4. Take the train from Berlin Südkreuz to Leipzig Central Station
9h 38m
€126–334
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)CDG - BER
4. Take the train from Berlin Südkreuz to Leipzig Central Station
9h 54m
€107–329

Calais to Leipzig by train and subway

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10h 25mAverage Duration

€124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 975.2 km
Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Leipzig, Germany?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Leipzig Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Frankfurt in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Leipzig central train station via Lille in around 16h 15m.

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