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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Solingen is to train and bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 10h 10m.

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 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 15m.

How far is it from Calais to Solingen?

The distance between Calais and Solingen is 463 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 15m and costs €75 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Calais to Solingen, including transfers.

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.

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 667+ 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), train, 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 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 15m
€76–213
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille to Leverkusenbus 280
10h 10m
€42–90
Drive 410 km
1. Drive from Calais to Solingencar 410 km
4h 26m
€63–90
Train, bus via Brussels
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 30m

Calais to Solingen by train and foot

80Weekly Services

6h 15mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Solingen.

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Distance: 462.5 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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 15m.

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