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

The cheapest way to get from Solingen to Calais is to bus and train which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 32m.

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 27m 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, Hauptbahnhof, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

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 32m and costs €100 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m 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 Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Where does the Solingen to Calais train arrive?

Solingen to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / 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 27m to drive from Solingen to Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1301+ hotels available in Calais.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
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 32m
€103–199
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lillebus 280
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
10h 32m
€45–83
Drive 409.2 km
1. Drive from Solingen to Calaiscar 409.2 km
4h 27m
€64–93
Bus, train via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Solingen Graf-Wilhelm-Platz to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Trn / ...
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
9h 6m
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Wuppertal-Vohwinkel to Herzogenrathtrain Re
2. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43 / ...
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
10h 56m

Solingen to Calais by train and tram

39Weekly Services

7h 32mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 462.4 km
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Solingen Bahnhof Mitte to Calais Ville via Solingen, Hauptbahnhof, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 32m.

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