The average train between Essen and Calais takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 Essen and Calais. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Calais at 5:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Calais Ville station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
Essen to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Ville station.
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The distance between Essen and Calais is 363.5 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 54m.
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