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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    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
    8h 38m
    €190–326

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Arnhem Central Stationbus bus N69
    2. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Lillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    12h 21m
    €69–105

  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 36m
    €83–115

  4. Drive  532 km

    1. Drive from Paderborn to Calaiscar car 532 km
    5h 30m
    €101–145

  5. Train via Essen

    1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Trn
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    9h 26m
    €171–296

Paderborn to Calais by train and bus

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 652.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Calais Ville via Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 38m.

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