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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Calais is to bus which costs €17 - €20 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Calais is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Calais via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Calais. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Calais Ville via Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Mainz to Calais?

The distance between Mainz and Calais is 628 km. The road distance is 562.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €95 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Mainz to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Calais bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Calais train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Calais?

The best way to get from Mainz to Calais is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €20 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Mainz to Calais bus arrive?

Mainz to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Mainz to Calais train arrive?

Mainz to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Calais is 563 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Mainz to Calais.

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

Book your Mainz to Calais train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Mainz to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Mainz 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 Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
7h 25m
€95–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Calais
7h 40m
€18–20
Drive 562.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Calais562.8 km
5h 26m
€86–124
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)FRA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
7h 9m
€119–332
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Brussels-North train stationN1310
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to CalaisN280 / ...
10h 15m
€41–73
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Liège-GuilleminsNj
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to NamurL / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille FlandresIc / ...
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais VilleTer
10h 29m
€65–106
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)FRA - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
6h 47m
€120–382

Mainz to Calais by train

6Weekly Trains

7h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 628.1 km
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Calais Ville via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, Trans Nicolaescu operates a bus from Frankfurt to Calais once a week. Tickets cost €12 and the journey takes 6h.

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