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

The cheapest way to get from Kehl to Calais is to bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 10h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kehl to Calais is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Kehl and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Kehl station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Kehl train station and arriving at Calais via Karlsruhe central train station and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Kehl and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Kehl to Calais. However, there are services departing from Kehl Rathaus and arriving at Calais Ville via Strasbourg and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Kehl to Calais?

The distance between Kehl and Calais is 731 km. The road distance is 617.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kehl to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €110 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Kehl to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kehl to Calais bus from?

Kehl to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kehl train station.

Where do I catch the Kehl to Calais train from?

Kehl to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Strasbourg station.

Train or bus from Kehl to Calais?

The best way to get from Kehl to Calais is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €110 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 10h 51m.

Where does the Kehl to Calais bus arrive?

Kehl to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Kehl to Calais train arrive?

Kehl to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Kehl to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Kehl to Calais is 618 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Kehl to Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1121+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Kehl to Calais by train (TGV), bus, car, 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 Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 55m
€110–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kehl train station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 091 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N27 / ...
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Calaisbus
10h 51m
€24–45
Drive 617.6 km
1. Drive from Kehl to Calaiscar 617.6 km
5h 38m
€94–135
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 34m
€105–240
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
11h 36m
€49–85

Kehl to Calais by tram, train, and foot

14Weekly Services

6h 55mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 730.9 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Kehl, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and Calais, France?

You can take a vehicle from Kehl Rathaus to Calais Ville via Gare Centrale, Strasbourg, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kehl train station to Calais via Karlsruhe central train station and Frankfurt in around 10h 51m.

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