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

The cheapest way to get from Minden to Calais is to bus and train which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Minden to Calais is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Minden and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Minden to Calais. However, there are services departing from Minden, Bahnhof and arriving at Calais Ville via Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Minden to Calais?

The distance between Minden and Calais is 692 km. The road distance is 581.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Minden to Calais without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs €130 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Minden to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minden to Calais train from?

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

Where does the Minden to Calais train arrive?

Minden to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Minden to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Minden to Calais is 582 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Minden to Calais.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Calais.

Minden to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Minden to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, or car

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 Minden, Bahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf 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
8h 30m
€132–307
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bad Oeynhausen to Lillebus N367
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
11h 34m
€60–103
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Minden, Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
10h 17m
€72–157
Drive 581.6 km
1. Drive from Minden to Calaiscar 581.6 km
5h 31m
€90–130
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Minden(Westf) to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
10h 4m

Minden to Calais by train

5Weekly Trains

8h 30mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 692.1 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a train from Minden, Bahnhof to Calais Ville via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 8h 30m.

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