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

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

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    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 36m
    €92–274

  2. Bus, train via Antwerp

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Antwerpbus bus
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    9h 34m
    €69–112

  3. Drive  535.2 km

    1. Drive from Bielefeld to Calaiscar car 535.2 km
    5h 16m
    €86–124

  4. Train

    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 Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    8h 2m
    €152–274

  5. Bus, train

    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
    €71–115

Bielefeld to Calais by train and foot

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 614.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Calais Ville via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 36m.

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