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

The cheapest way to get from Geldern to Calais is to bus and train which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geldern to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Geldern to Calais is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Geldern and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Geldern to Calais. However, there are services departing from Geldern Bahnhof and arriving at Calais Ville via Krefeld Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Geldern to Calais?

The distance between Geldern and Calais is 513 km. The road distance is 355.4 km.

How do I travel from Geldern to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Geldern to Calais without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Geldern to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geldern to Calais train from?

Geldern to Calais train services, operated by National Express, depart from Krefeld Hbf station.

Where does the Geldern to Calais train arrive?

Geldern to Calais train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Geldern to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Geldern to Calais is 355 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Geldern to Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1296+ hotels available in Calais.

Geldern to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 40m
Bus, train via Nijmegen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Lillebus 822 / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
10h 19m
€49–94
Drive 355.4 km
1. Drive from Geldern to Calaiscar 355.4 km
3h 41m
€56–81
Train via Breda
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
9h 17m
€65–137
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geldern Nordwall to DU- Hbf Westeingangbus
2. Take the bus from Duisburg to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
10h 33m
€50–92

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Distance: 513 km
Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Geldern, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Geldern Bahnhof to Calais Ville via Krefeld Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 40m.

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