The average train between Dortmund and Calais takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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 twice daily between Dortmund and Calais. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:52 AM which arrives into Calais at 5:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Calais. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Calais station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
Dortmund to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Dortmund to Calais train tickets online with Eurostar, TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Calais is 395.5 km. The road distance is 544 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 18m.