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How to get fromEmden to Calaisby bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Emden to Calais by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Groningen

    best
    1. Take the bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstationbus bus 401
    2. Take the train from Groningen to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Lille Europetrain train
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    10h 25m
    €80–191

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leer ZOB to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus N44 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    11h 58m
    €54–118

  3. Drive 584.8 km

    1. Drive from Emden to Calaiscar car 584.8 km
    6h 15m
    €90–130

  4. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Emden to Delfzijlcar car
    2. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    5. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    10h 40m
    €141–253

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstationbus bus 401
    2. Take the bus from Groningen to Antwerp - Berchembus bus
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    13h 32m
    €76–161

Emden to Calais by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Emden to Calais. However, you can take the line 144 bus to Leer ZOB, walk to Leer, take the bus to Groningen, Hoofdstation, walk to Groningen, take the train to Amsterdam Centraal, take the train to Lille Europe, then take the train to Calais Ville. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emden central bus station to Calais Ville via Leer ZOB, Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Lille Flandres in around 11h 58m.

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