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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    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
    7h 2m
    €125–239

  2. Bus, train via Brussels

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Brussels-North train stationbus bus 081
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus bus 712 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    9h 19m
    €48–79

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    8h 55m
    €70–118

  4. Drive  415.9 km

    1. Drive from Bochum to Calaiscar car 415.9 km
    4h 12m
    €67–96

  5. Train via Aachen

    1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Aachen, 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 20m
    €96–222

Bochum to Calais by train and foot

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 519.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Calais Ville via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 2m.

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