Rome2Rio

How to get fromMainz to Calaisby train (TGV), bus, train, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

Find Transport to Calais

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    8h 7m
    €104–209

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus bus 328 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    10h 38m
    €63–97

  3. Drive  562.8 km

    1. Drive from Mainz to Calaiscar car 562.8 km
    5h 27m
    €107–154

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane FRA - BRU
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train
    7h 47m
    €122–284

  5. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain train 91 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    9h 15m
    €102–261

  6. Bus, train via Koblenz

    1. Take the bus from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhofbus bus 10X
    2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Nj / ...
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    13h 47m
    €143–232

Mainz to Calais by train and tram

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€104Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Mainz to Calais.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 622.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 7m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There