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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    7h 34m
    €143–339

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Calaisbus bus N1328
    8h 10m
    €45–80

  3. Drive 535.2 km

    1. Drive from Bielefeld to Calaiscar car 535.2 km
    5h 16m
    €83–120

  4. Train via Lille

    1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 19 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    7h 54m
    €108–384

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    9h 17m
    €65–175

Bielefeld to Calais by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 620.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Calais Ville via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Calais once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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