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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dortmund 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 Frethuntrain train Ter
    8h 43m
    €140–312

  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
    9h 52m
    €55–108

  3. Drive 535.2 km

    1. Drive from Bielefeld to Calaiscar car 535.2 km
    5h 16m
    €84–121

  4. Train via Antwerp

    1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    12h 15m
    €102–265

  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
    €67–136

Bielefeld to Calais by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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

You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Calais Ville via Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 8h 43m.

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