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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Koeln 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 18m
    €120–212

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lillebus bus N870 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    9h 15m
    €46–92

  3. Drive  396.1 km

    1. Drive from Frechen to Calaiscar car 396.1 km
    3h 45m
    €64–92

  4. Train via Aachen

    1. Take the train from Horrem to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 19m
    €72–187

  5. Train via Liège

    1. Take the train from Horrem to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liège-Saint-Lamberttrain train S41 / ...
    3. Take the train from Liège-Saint-Lambert to Namurtrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    5. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    9h 14m
    €72–135

Frechen to Calais by train and foot

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Frechen, Germany and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Köln Weiden West to Calais Ville via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 18m.

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