Calais to Dorsten Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Calais and Dorsten takes 8h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Dorsten. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 45m
Duration: 540 km
Distance: €165
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

7h 10m

€83–292

Calais to Dorsten train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Calais and Dorsten. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Dorsten at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:04 AM → 4:01 PM
7h 57m • 5 changes
10:06 AM → 5:01 PM
6h 55m • 5 changes
2:04 PM → 9:01 PM
6h 57m • 5 changes
4:06 PM → 11:01 PM
6h 55m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:29 AM → 12:33 PM
7h 4m • 5 changes
7:29 AM → 2:33 PM
7h 4m • 5 changes
8:29 AM → 3:33 PM
7h 4m • 5 changes
11:29 AM → 6:33 PM
7h 4m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:29 AM → 12:33 PM
7h 4m • 5 changes
7:29 AM → 2:33 PM
7h 4m • 5 changes
8:29 AM → 3:33 PM
7h 4m • 5 changes
11:29 AM → 6:33 PM
7h 4m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:29 AM → 12:33 PM
7h 4m • 5 changes
7:29 AM → 2:33 PM
7h 4m • 5 changes
8:29 AM → 3:33 PM
7h 4m • 5 changes
11:29 AM → 6:33 PM
7h 4m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:29 AM → 12:33 PM
7h 4m • 5 changes
7:29 AM → 2:33 PM
7h 4m • 5 changes
8:29 AM → 3:33 PM
7h 4m • 5 changes
11:29 AM → 6:33 PM
7h 4m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:29 AM → 12:33 PM
7h 4m • 5 changes
7:29 AM → 2:33 PM
7h 4m • 5 changes
8:29 AM → 3:33 PM
7h 4m • 5 changes
11:29 AM → 6:33 PM
7h 4m • 5 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Calais to Dorsten? 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.

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Dorsten Bf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, and Essen Hbf in around 7h 10m.

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