There are 11 ways to get from Potsdam to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)
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- Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain 10
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
12h 8m€184–421Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Potsdam central train station to Lillebus N1325
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
17h 28m€98–152Drive 887.7 km
- Drive from Potsdam to Calaiscar 887.7 km
7h 59m€142–204Train, fly to Brussels Airport
- Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
- Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain
8h 20m€135–366Train via Essen
- Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Trn
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
12h 29m€172–412Train via Antwerp
- Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Hammtrain 10
- Take the train from Hamm to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
15h 4m€114–316Train #2
- Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Monstrain Trn
- Take the train from Mons to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
20h 18m€194–317Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
- Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BER - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain
8h 17m€119–381Train, fly to Paris Orly Airport
- Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
- Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BER - ORY
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain
9h 17m€186–483Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
- Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BER - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain
9h 49m€209–511Train, fly to London City Airport
- Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
- Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BER - LCY
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain
9h 54m€234–682
Potsdam to Calais by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Calais is to bus and train which costs €95 - €160 and takes 17h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Calais is to drive which takes 7h 59m and costs €140 - €210.
No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Calais. However, there are services departing from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Calais Ville via Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
The distance between Potsdam and Calais is 1015 km. The road distance is 887.7 km.
The best way to get from Potsdam to Calais without a car is to train which takes 12h 8m and costs €180 - €430.
It takes approximately 12h 8m to get from Potsdam to Calais, including transfers.
Potsdam to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
Potsdam to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Calais is 888 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Potsdam to Calais.
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What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Calais, France?
You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Calais Ville via Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 12h 8m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Brussels Airport via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–320
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–340
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–300
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to London City Airport via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–450
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Hamm
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Potsdam central train station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Flixbus
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