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

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

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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 Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ice
    4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    5. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    9h 21m
    €104–270

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Calaisbus bus N1328
    9h 50m
    €46–68

  3. Drive 533.3 km

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

  4. 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
    €121–240

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Liège-Guilleminstrain train S43
    4. Take the bus from Liege to Calaisbus bus
    9h 33m
    €60–120

Paderborn to Calais by train and foot

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Calais Ville via Dortmund Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 9h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Calais 3 times a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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