There are 5 ways to get from Braunschweig to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Train
best- Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain 10 / ...
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
9h 47m€182–430Bus, train via Dortmund
cheapest- Take the bus from Braunschweig to Dortmundbus
- Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
13h 25m€58–113Bus, train
- Take the bus from Brunswick central station to Lillebus N367 / ...
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
13h 9m€68–118Drive 700.1 km
- Drive from Braunschweig to Calaiscar 700.1 km
6h 25m€110–158Train via Essen
- Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Trn
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
10h 37m€171–435
Braunschweig to Calais by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Braunschweig to Calais is to bus and train via Dortmund which costs €55 - €120 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Braunschweig to Calais is to drive which takes 6h 25m and costs €100 - €160.
No, there is no direct train from Braunschweig to Calais. However, there are services departing from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Calais Ville via Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
The distance between Braunschweig and Calais is 812 km. The road distance is 700.1 km.
The best way to get from Braunschweig to Calais without a car is to train which takes 9h 47m and costs €180 - €430.
It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Braunschweig to Calais, including transfers.
Braunschweig to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
Braunschweig to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Braunschweig to Calais is 700 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Braunschweig to Calais.
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What companies run services between Braunschweig, Germany and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Calais Ville via Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 9h 47m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–190
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–220
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brunswick central station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Flixbus
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