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 €40 - €75 and takes 10h.

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 27m 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 Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

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, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Calais Ville via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Mainz to Calais?

The distance between Mainz and Calais is 609 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 via Cologne which takes 7h 15m and costs €100 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m 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 Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Calais?

The best way to get from Mainz to Calais is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 15m and costs €100 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h.

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 Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Calais is 563 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Mainz to Calais.

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

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

Book your Mainz to Calais bus tickets online with Omio and 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 (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV)

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 Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
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 Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 15m
€100–323
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N1310
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Calaisbus N380 / ...
10h
€43–72
Drive 562.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Calaiscar 562.8 km
5h 27m
€89–128
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
6h 35m
€122–343
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 43m
€110–317
Train #2
1. Take the train from Wiesbaden Hbf to Koblenz Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
12h 10m
€122–245
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Flandrestrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
6h 42m
€117–332

Mainz to Calais by train and foot

98Weekly Services

7h 15mAverage Duration

€100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 609.4 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Calais Ville via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Calais via Brussels-North train station in around 10h.

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