Calais to Gießen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Calais and Gießen takes 10h 13m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Gießen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 13m
Duration: 673 km
Distance: €165
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain

7h 44m

€119–295

Calais to Gießen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Calais and Gießen. 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 Gießen at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 10h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:29 PM → 6:02 AM
Arrives next day
12h 33m • 3 changes
8:29 PM → 12:02 PM
Arrives next day
15h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:29 AM → 2:03 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 4:02 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
8:29 AM → 4:57 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
3:28 PM → 12:03 AM
Arrives next day
8h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:29 AM → 2:03 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 4:02 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
8:29 AM → 4:57 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:06 PM → 6:02 AM
Arrives next day
11h 56m • 3 changes
8:11 PM → 12:02 PM
Arrives next day
15h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:29 AM → 2:03 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 4:02 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
8:29 AM → 4:57 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
3:28 PM → 12:03 AM
Arrives next day
8h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:29 AM → 2:03 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 4:02 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
8:29 AM → 4:57 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
3:28 PM → 12:03 AM
Arrives next day
8h 35m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Calais to Gießen? 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 Gießen, Germany?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Gießen Bahnhof via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 7h 44m.

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