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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Calais is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 25m.

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 bus between Essen and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Calais via Duisburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

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 10m.

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 10m and costs €85 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Essen to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Calais bus from?

Essen to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Duisburg central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Calais train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Calais?

The best way to get from Essen to Calais is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Essen to Calais bus arrive?

Essen to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.

Where does the Essen to Calais train arrive?

Essen to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Calais?

Book your Essen to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1095+ 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 (Eurostar, TGV), 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
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 10m
€89–248
Bus via Düsseldorf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N1320 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Calaisbus N280
8h 50m
€33–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Calaisbus N1328
7h 25m
€35–51
Drive 399.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Calaiscar 399.2 km
4h
€62–89
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 53m
€81–228

Essen to Calais by train

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6h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 516.1 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Duisburg central train station to Calais 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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