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 €30 - €60 and takes 12h 5m.

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 Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

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 Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Calais?

The distance between Leipzig and Calais is 985 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 10h 27m and costs €110 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 10h 27m 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 10h 27m and costs €110 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Leipzig to Calais bus arrive?

Leipzig to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train 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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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 Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
10h 27m
€115–330
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 220 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Calaisbus
12h 5m
€32–56
Drive 813.9 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Calaiscar 813.9 km
8h 22m
€126–181
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 Europe to Calais Villetrain
9h
€186–460
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Markt to Dessau Hbftrain S2
2. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to S Charlottenburg Bhftrain Re7
3. Take the bus from Berlin central bus station to Calaisbus
17h 32m
€103–148
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 Europe to Calais Villetrain
8h 38m
€202–500
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 Europe to Calais Villetrain
8h 51m
€127–419
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 Europe to Calais Villetrain
8h 34m
€103–429
Train, bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane PRG - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
5. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain
11h 38m
€133–355

Leipzig to Calais by train

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10h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 984.6 km
Duration: 10h 27m

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, and Lille Europe in around 10h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Calais via Frankfurt in around 12h 5m.

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