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

The cheapest way to get from Solingen to Calais is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solingen to Calais is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Solingen and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Solingen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Solingen Bahnhof Mitte and arriving at Calais Ville via Solingen Hbf, Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Solingen to Calais?

The distance between Solingen and Calais is 462 km. The road distance is 409.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Solingen to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs €70 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Solingen to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solingen to Calais train from?

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

Train or bus from Solingen to Calais?

The best way to get from Solingen to Calais is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Solingen to Calais train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Solingen to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Solingen to Calais is 409 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Solingen to Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1121+ hotels available in Calais.

Solingen to Calais - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Solingen to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, 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
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 49m
€74–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Calaisbus N280
8h 26m
€27–50
Drive 409.2 km
1. Drive from Solingen to Calaiscar 409.2 km
4h 26m
€64–92
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Wuppertal-Vohwinkel to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain L / ...
4. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
5. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
9h 49m

Solingen to Calais by train and foot

73Weekly Services

7h 49mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Solingen to Calais.

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Distance: 462.4 km
Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a train from Solingen Bahnhof Mitte to Calais Ville via Solingen Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Calais once daily. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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