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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Selm is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Selm is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Selm?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Selm. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Beifang, Bahnhof via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Calais to Selm?

The distance between Calais and Selm is 569 km. The road distance is 449.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Selm without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs €90 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Calais to Selm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Selm train from?

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

Train or bus from Calais to Selm?

The best way to get from Calais to Selm is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Calais to Selm train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Selm?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Selm is 449 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Calais to Selm.

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

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Where can I stay near Selm?

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Calais to Selm - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Selm by 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
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 Bruxelles Midi to Dortmund HbfTha
7h 54m
€91–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Duisburg central train stationN1328
2. Take the bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Dortmund Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3632
9h 21m
€40–58
Drive 449.1 km
1. Drive from Calais to Selm449.1 km
4h 36m
€70–101
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 Dortmund Hbf10 / ...
8h 14m
€89–245
Bus via Bruges
1. Take the bus from Calais to BrugesN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bruges to Dortmund central bus stationN1360b
11h 1m
€43–87

Calais to Selm by train and bus

16Weekly Services

7h 54mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 569.4 km
Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Beifang, Bahnhof via Lille Flandres, Gare Rue De Tournai, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Dortmund Hbf in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Selm, Schulzentrum/St. Josef via Duisburg central train station, Duisburg Portsmouthplatz, Dortmund Central Bus Station, Dortmund Hbf, Lünen, ZOB - Hbf, and Lünen, ZOB - Hbf in around 9h 21m.

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