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

The cheapest way to get from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Essen is to bus and train via Calais which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €60 - €90.

How far is it from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Essen?

The distance between Eurotunnel Calais Terminal and Essen is 518 km. The road distance is 403.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs €75 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Essen, including transfers.

Can I drive from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Essen is 404 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2555+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Essen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, 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 Calais Frethun to Lille EuropeTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbf
7h 32m
€76–214
Bus, train via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Düsseldorf central bus stationN280
2. Take the train from D-Wehrhahn S to Essen HbfS1 / ...
10h 25m
€41–66
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to Düsseldorf central bus stationN280
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
7h 40m
€43–101
Drive 403.5 km
1. Drive from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Essen403.5 km
4h 3m
€63–90

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 517.7 km
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a vehicle from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Essen Hbf via Eurotunnel Ps1, Gare Tgv Frethun, Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 32m.

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