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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Calais is to bus and train which costs €55 - €100 and takes 9h 41m.

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 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 29m.

How far is it from Mainz to Calais?

The distance between Mainz and Calais is 626 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 29m and costs €120 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Mainz to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Calais train from?

Mainz to Calais train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Mainz to Calais train arrive?

Mainz to Calais train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof 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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Where can I stay near Calais?

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Mainz to Calais - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Calais by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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 Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
7h 29m
€127–264
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus 712 / ...
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
9h 41m
€57–99
Drive 562.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Calaiscar 562.8 km
5h 27m
€87–125
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 Europe to Calais Villetrain
7h 14m
€125–323
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
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 24m
€127–230
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 Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain
6h 42m
€130–332

Mainz to Calais by train

6Weekly Trains

7h 29mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 625.7 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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 29m.

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