What is the cheapest way to get from Remscheid to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Remscheid to Calais is to bus which costs €21 - €27 and takes 9h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Remscheid to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Remscheid to Calais is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Remscheid and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Remscheid to Calais. However, there are services departing from Remscheid Markt and arriving at Calais via Burscheid Hilgen Raiffeisenplatz, Leverkusen and Liege. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Remscheid and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Remscheid to Calais. However, there are services departing from Remscheid Hbf and arriving at Calais Ville via Solingen Hbf, Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Remscheid to Calais?

The distance between Remscheid and Calais is 479 km. The road distance is 419.7 km.

How do I travel from Remscheid to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Remscheid to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs €75 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Remscheid to Calais?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Remscheid to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Remscheid to Calais bus from?

Remscheid to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Remscheid to Calais train from?

Remscheid to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Remscheid to Calais?

The best way to get from Remscheid to Calais is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €27 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Remscheid to Calais bus arrive?

Remscheid to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liège Guillemins station.

Where does the Remscheid to Calais train arrive?

Remscheid to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Remscheid to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Remscheid to Calais is 420 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Remscheid to Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1070+ hotels available in Calais.

Remscheid to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
6h 58m
€75–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Liège GuilleminsN79
2. Take the bus from Liege to Calais
9h 24m
€21–27
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Remscheid Markt to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf260
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce / ...
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to BrugesIc / ...
4. Take the bus from Bruges to Calais814
8h 16m
Drive 419.7 km
1. Drive from Remscheid to Calais419.7 km
4h 35m
€65–94
Bus, train via Tournai
1. Take the bus from Remscheid Markt to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf260
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to TournaiIc / ...
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais VilleTer
9h 12m

Remscheid to Calais by train

6Weekly Trains

6h 58mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 478.7 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Remscheid Hbf to Calais Ville via Solingen Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Remscheid Markt to Calais via Burscheid Hilgen Raiffeisenplatz, Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Liège Guillemins, and Liege in around 9h 24m.

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