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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Essen 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 Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    9h 8m
    €132–300

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    10h 5m
    €58–106

  3. Drive  535.2 km

    1. Drive from Bielefeld to Calaiscar car 535.2 km
    5h 16m
    €85–122

  4. Train via Liège

    1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 19 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain train 79
    3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain train L / ...
    4. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic / ...
    5. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    10h 19m
    €89–286

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Doverbus bus N1328
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    14h 10m
    €72–151

Bielefeld to Calais by train and tram

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 641.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Calais Ville via Essen Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 9h 8m.

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