There are 5 ways to get from Emden to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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- Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 35
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
9h 52m€145–331Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leer ZOB to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N44 / ...
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Calaisbus N824 / ...
11h 27m€48–91Drive 584.8 km
- Drive from Emden to Calaiscar 584.8 km
6h 15m€90–130Train, bus
- Take the train from Bad Nieuweschans to Groningentrain
- Take the train from Groningen to Den Haag Centraaltrain
- Take the bus from The Hague to Calaisbus
11h 36m€71–139Train, bus via Antwerp
- Take the train from Bad Nieuweschans to Groningentrain
- Take the bus from Groningen to Antwerp - Berchembus
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
14h€90–174
Emden to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emden to Calais is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 11h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Emden to Calais is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct train from Emden to Calais. However, there are services departing from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf and arriving at Calais Ville via Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Emden and Calais is 769 km. The road distance is 584.8 km.
The best way to get from Emden to Calais without a car is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs €140 - €340.
It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Emden to Calais, including transfers.
Emden to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf station.
The best way to get from Emden to Calais is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs €140 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 11h 27m.
Emden to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emden to Calais is 585 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Emden to Calais.
What companies run services between Emden, Germany and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Calais Ville via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Calais via Leer(Ostfriesl), Leer ZOB, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 11h 27m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–150
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Bad Nieuweschans to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €10–12
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Groningen to Den Haag Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–65
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leer ZOB to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from The Hague to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Groningen to Antwerp - Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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