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Calais to Essen Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Calais and Essen Hbf takes 8h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Essen Hbf. 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 59m
Duration
510 km
Distance
€204
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Calais to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run twice daily between Calais and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 11:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 8:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 8h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarEurostar6h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarEurostar8h 46m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarEurostar6h 47m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarEurostar23h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarEurostar6h 11m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarEurostar6h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarEurostar8h 46m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarEurostar6h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarEurostar8h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarEurostar8h 3m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)IléviaEurostarEurostar8h 11m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 510.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Essen Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 24m.

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