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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 Bochum Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    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 18m
    €128–364

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Calaisbus bus N1328
    9h 50m
    €43–75

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 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
    9h 38m
    €67–162

  4. Drive 533.3 km

    1. Drive from Paderborn to Calaiscar car 533.3 km
    5h 27m
    €84–121

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Essen 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
    8h 38m
    €161–334

Paderborn to Calais by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 658 km
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Calais Ville via Bochum Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Calais once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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