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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Solingen is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Solingen is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Solingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Solingen. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Solingen Mühlenplatz via Düsseldorf Hbf and Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Solingen?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Solingen. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Solingen Bahnhof Mitte via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf and Solingen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Calais to Solingen?

The distance between Calais and Solingen is 462 km. The road distance is 410 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Solingen without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €65 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Calais to Solingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Solingen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Solingen train from?

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

Train or bus from Calais to Solingen?

The best way to get from Calais to Solingen is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Calais to Solingen bus arrive?

Calais to Solingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Calais to Solingen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Solingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Solingen is 410 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Calais to Solingen.

Where can I stay near Solingen?

There are 1942+ hotels available in Solingen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Solingen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, 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.

Train
best
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
6h 16m
€69–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N280
8h 22m
€39–54
Drive 410 km
1. Drive from Calais to Solingencar 410 km
4h 26m
€63–90
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
4. Take the bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Solingen Gr.-Wilh.-Pl.bus
8h 35m

Calais to Solingen by train and foot

79Weekly Services

6h 16mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calais to Solingen.

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Distance: 462.5 km
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Solingen Bahnhof Mitte via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, and Solingen Hbf in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Düsseldorf central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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