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

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Calais is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trier to Calais is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs €65 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Trier station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Trier central train station and arriving at Calais via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Trier and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Trier to Calais. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Calais Ville via Luxembourg, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Trier to Calais?

The distance between Trier and Calais is 494 km. The road distance is 448.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Trier to Calais without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €95 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Trier to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trier to Calais bus from?

Trier to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.

Where do I catch the Trier to Calais train from?

Trier to Calais train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Trier to Calais?

The best way to get from Trier to Calais is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €95 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Trier to Calais bus arrive?

Trier to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Trier to Calais train arrive?

Trier to Calais train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale station.

Can I drive from Trier to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Calais is 448 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Trier to Calais.

How do I get a train ticket from Trier to Calais?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Trier to Calais?

Book your Trier to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

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

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

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 Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
8h 10m
€98–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N36
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Calaisbus N280 / ...
8h 35m
€31–55
Drive 448.3 km
1. Drive from Trier to Calaiscar 448.3 km
4h 26m
€70–101
Train via Namur
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 35m
€87–182
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
9h 3m
€44–99

Trier to Calais by train

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8h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 493.7 km
Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Calais Ville via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, Luxembourg, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Calais via Brussels-North train station in around 8h 35m.

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