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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Calais is to bus which costs €55 - €140 and takes 14h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Calais is to drive which takes 8h 22m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Calais via Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Calais. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Calais Ville via Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Calais?

The distance between Leipzig and Calais is 979 km. The road distance is 813.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Calais without a car is to train which takes 11h 10m and costs €170 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Leipzig to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Calais bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Calais train from?

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

Train or bus from Leipzig to Calais?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Calais is to train which takes 11h 10m and costs €170 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 14h 25m.

Where does the Leipzig to Calais bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leipzig to Calais train arrive?

Leipzig to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Calais is 814 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Leipzig to Calais.

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

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

Book your Leipzig to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

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Leipzig to Calais - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Leipzig to Calais by train (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 Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt 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 10m
€171–245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Hanover central bus stationbus 182 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Calaisbus N1328
14h 25m
€57–139
Drive 813.9 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Calaiscar 813.9 km
8h 22m
€128–185
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LEJ - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
9h 44m
€189–472
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Hann Muendentrain Re
2. Take the train from Hofgeismar to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
3. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
16h 52m
€147–237
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BER - AMS
3. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Calaiscar
8h 50m
€180–405
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LEJ - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
9h 26m
€195–492
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
9h 35m
€156–385
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BER - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
9h 21m
€137–385

Leipzig to Calais by train and foot

56Weekly Services

11h 10mAverage Duration

€171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 979.2 km
Duration: 11h 10m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Calais Ville via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Calais via Hanover central bus station in around 14h 25m.

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