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

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

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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 4m
    €139–241

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    6h 55m
    €35–65

  3. Drive 399.2 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Calaiscar car 399.2 km
    4h 1m
    €62–90

  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 Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    6h 34m
    €99–310

  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 Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 49m
    €85–170

Essen to Calais by train and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 510.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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, Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Calais once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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