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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Calais is to bus and train which costs €50 - €150 and takes 15h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Calais is to fly and train which takes 7h 53m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Calais. However, there are services departing from Berlin Alexanderplatz and arriving at Calais via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Calais. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Calais Ville via Berlin Hbf, Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

How far is it from Germany to Calais?

The distance between Germany and Calais is 980 km. The road distance is 922.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Calais without a car is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs €80 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from Germany to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Calais bus from?

Germany to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Calais train from?

Germany to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train or bus from Germany to Calais?

The best way to get from Germany to Calais is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs €80 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 14h 46m.

Where does the Germany to Calais bus arrive?

Germany to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.

Where does the Germany to Calais train arrive?

Germany to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Germany to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Calais is 922 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Germany to Calais.

How do I get a bus ticket from Germany to Calais?

Book your Germany to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1100+ hotels available in Calais.

Germany to Calais - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Germany to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
11h 37m
€82–303
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin to Aachenbus
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liège-Guilleminstrain S41 / ...
3. Take the bus from Liege to Calaisbus
15h 25m
€51–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Calaisbus N1328
14h 46m
€74–105
Drive 922.4 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Calaiscar 922.4 km
8h 15m
€143–206
Fly from Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
7h 53m
€118–290
Train via Hagen
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
12h 23m
€112–368
Fly from Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
8h 13m
€109–303
Fly from Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MUC - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
8h 33m
€141–313

Germany to Calais by train and foot

72Weekly Services

11h 37mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 980.5 km
Duration: 11h 37m

What companies run services between Germany and Calais, France?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Calais Ville via Berlin Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 11h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Calais 3 times a week. Tickets cost €70–100 and the journey takes 13h 11m.

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