The average train between Gießen and Calais takes 10h 12m and the fastest train takes 8h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Gießen 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 4 times a day between Gießen and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gießen is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 10h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 37m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Gießen to Calais? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Gießen station and arriving at Calais station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
Gießen to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Gießen to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Gießen to Calais train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gießen and Calais is 481.1 km. The road distance is 673 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Calais Ville via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 5m.