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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Calais is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Calais is to drive which takes 4h and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Essen to Calais?

The distance between Essen and Calais is 516 km. The road distance is 399.2 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Essen to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Calais train from?

Essen to Calais train services, operated by THI Factory, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Essen to Calais train arrive?

Essen to Calais train services, operated by THI Factory, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Essen to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Calais is 399 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Essen to Calais.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 343+ hotels available in Calais.

Essen to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
6h 22m
Drive 399.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Calaiscar 399.2 km
4h
€61–88
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus 328 / ...
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter / ...
8h 41m
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 58m
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 37m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 516.1 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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 and Lille Europe in around 6h 22m.

Train operators

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