Calais to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Calais and Essen takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 10m
Duration: 284 km
Distance: €80
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best

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 Bruxelles-Midi to Essentrain Ic / ...

4h 26m

€55–118

Calais to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Calais and Essen. 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 Essen at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:11 PM → 6:13 AM
Arrives next day
10h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 44m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
8:29 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 44m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
8:29 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 44m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
8:29 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 44m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
8:29 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 44m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
8:29 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Calais to Essen? 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 Essen, Belgium?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Essen via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 26m.

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