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How to get fromAachen to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    5h 12m
    €66–162

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Lillebus bus 328 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    7h 19m
    €42–66

  3. Drive  340.8 km

    1. Drive from Aachen to Calaiscar car 340.8 km
    3h 21m
    €65–94

  4. Train via Tournai

    1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 3m
    €62–155

  5. Bus, train via Charleroi Airport (CRL)

    1. Take the bus from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 to Charleroi Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    8h 57m
    €64–111

Aachen to Calais by train and tram

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Calais Ville via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 12m.

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