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How to get fromEssen to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 6m
    €152–248

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus bus 081
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus bus 712 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    9h 37m
    €48–78

  3. Drive  399.2 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Calaiscar car 399.2 km
    4h 1m
    €64–93

  4. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 51m
    €124–251

  5. Train via Tournai

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 54m
    €146–238

Essen to Calais by train and foot

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 510.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 6m.

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