There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Velbert 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- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
6h 38m€83–227Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Duisburg central train stationN1328
8h 21m€37–56Drive 408.3 km
- Drive from Calais to Velbert408.3 km
4h 16m€63–91Bus via Bruges
- Take the bus from Calais to BrugesN814 / ...
- Take the bus from Bruges to Essen central train stationN1360b
9h 36m€38–76
Calais to Velbert by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Velbert is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Velbert is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Velbert. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Velbert ZOB via Duisburg central train station and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Velbert. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Velbert Neviges Markt/Bahnhof via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf and Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Calais and Velbert is 479 km. The road distance is 408.3 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Velbert without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €80 - €230.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Calais to Velbert, including transfers.
Calais to Velbert bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Velbert 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 Velbert is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Velbert, Germany?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Velbert Neviges Markt/Bahnhof via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Wuppertal-Vohwinkel, and Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Duisburg central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Duisburg central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Calais to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bruges to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Velbert bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.
Calais to Velbert train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Velbert is 408 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Calais to Velbert.
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