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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Rinteln is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Rinteln is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs €85 - €130.

How far is it from Calais to Rinteln?

The distance between Calais and Rinteln is 614 km. The road distance is 587.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Rinteln without a car is to bus which takes 10h 14m and costs €50 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Calais to Rinteln, including transfers.

Train or bus from Calais to Rinteln?

The best way to get from Calais to Rinteln is to bus which takes 10h 14m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €250 and takes 10h 31m.

Can I drive from Calais to Rinteln?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Rinteln is 587 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Calais to Rinteln.

Where can I stay near Rinteln?

There are 729+ hotels available in Rinteln.

Calais to Rinteln - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Rinteln by bus, train (TGV, Eurostar), car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Calais to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationN1328
10h 14m
€50–79
Train
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 Koeln Hbf to HerfordRe
10h 31m
€92–242
Drive 587.1 km
1. Drive from Calais to Rinteln587.1 km
5h 38m
€90–129
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the bus from Lille to Osnabrück central train station
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB
12h 6m
€69–134

Calais to Rinteln by bus and train

17Weekly Services

10h 14mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calais to Rinteln.

Launch map view

Distance: 613.7 km
Duration: 10h 14m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Bielefeld Brackwede train station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Calais Ville to Rinteln Kollegienplatz via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Herford, Rinteln, and Rinteln Bahnhof in around 10h 31m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.