The average train between Gießen and Calais takes 15h 16m and the fastest train takes 8h 12m. 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 twice daily between Gießen and Calais. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Gießen is at 6:24 PM which arrives into Calais at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 15h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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14h 31m • 4 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 15h 16m.
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 Frethun 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 679 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Calais Ville via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 8h 31m.