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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Calais is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Calais is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Calais?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hanover central bus station station and arriving at Calais. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Calais. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Calais Ville via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Hanover to Calais?

The distance between Hanover and Calais is 729 km. The road distance is 638.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Calais without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 47m and costs €130 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Hanover to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Calais bus from?

Hanover to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hanover central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Calais train from?

Hanover to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Calais?

The best way to get from Hanover to Calais is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 47m and costs €130 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Hanover to Calais bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hanover to Calais train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hanover to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Calais is 639 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Hanover to Calais.

How do I get a train ticket from Hanover to Calais?

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

Book your Hanover to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

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Hanover to Calais - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Hanover 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 via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
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 Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
8h 47m
€139–330
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Calaisbus N1328
9h 50m
€45–80
Drive 638.9 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Calaiscar 638.9 km
6h 4m
€100–145
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane HAJ - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain
7h 6m
€188–397
Train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
10h 29m
€116–218
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstrbus
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
10h 33m
€60–119
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAJ - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain
9h 40m
€185–413

Hanover to Calais by train

6Weekly Trains

8h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 728.6 km
Duration: 8h 47m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Calais Ville via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Calais once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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