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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Eurotunnel Calais Terminal?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Sapins via Duisburg central train station, Terminal Ferry and Theatre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Essen to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal?

The distance between Essen and Eurotunnel Calais Terminal is 507 km. The road distance is 403.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs €95 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Essen to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal bus from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal?

The best way to get from Essen to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Essen to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal is 404 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Essen to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal.

Where can I stay near Eurotunnel Calais Terminal?

There are 1338+ hotels available in Eurotunnel Calais Terminal.

Essen to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal 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-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
7h 59m
€97–246
Bus via Bruges
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to BrugesN1360b
2. Take the bus from Bruges to Calais814 / ...
9h 53m
€33–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to CalaisN1328
9h 16m
€36–52
Drive 403.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal403.6 km
4h 5m
€63–91

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 507.1 km
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Calais Ville, CALAIS - Gare PEM - Quai L, and COQUELLES - Sapins - Côté Habitat in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Duisburg central train station to Calais every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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