There are 7 ways to get from Calais to Mainz by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train via Frankfurt
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 Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
6h 57m€110–372Bus
cheapest- 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 to Brussels-North train stationbus 328 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Mainz central train stationbus
12h 19m€54–88Drive 563.5 km
- Drive from Calais to Mainzcar 563.5 km
5h 34m€88–128Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
6h 36m€117–337Train
- 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 Bruxelles-Midi to Mainz Hbftrain Nj
9h 12m€106–219Train via Cologne
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
- Take the train from Gent St Pieters to Köln Hbftrain 79
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
9h 24m€102–375Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
6h 48m€122–332
Calais to Mainz by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Mainz is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Mainz is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Mainz central train station via Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Calais and Mainz is 623 km. The road distance is 563.5 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Mainz without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 6h 57m and costs €110 - €380.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Calais to Mainz, including transfers.
Calais to Mainz bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Mainz 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 Mainz is to train via Frankfurt which takes 6h 57m and costs €110 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 19m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Mainz, Germany?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, and Frankfurt in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais Ville to Mainz central train station via Dunkerque, Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, and Brussels-North train station in around 12h 19m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–160
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–270
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 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 Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- 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 Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Mainz bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Calais to Mainz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Mainz is 563 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Calais to Mainz.
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