The average train between Aachen and Calais takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen to Calais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Aachen and Calais. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Calais at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 34m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Aachen to Calais? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf station and arriving at Calais Ville station via Bruxelles Midi station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Aachen to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.
Aachen to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Ville station.
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The distance between Aachen and Calais is 297.3 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Calais Ville via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 10m.