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

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

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    5. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    8h 39m
    €121–287

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Münster bus stopbus bus N69
    2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Brussels Southbus bus N71
    3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    11h 54m
    €57–102

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kamentrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    10h 13m

  4. Drive 533.3 km

    1. Drive from Paderborn to Calaiscar car 533.3 km
    5h 26m
    €82–118

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    9h 30m
    €157–302

Paderborn to Calais by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€121Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Calais Ville via Dortmund Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 8h 39m.

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