What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Aachen?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Aachen is to train and bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 7h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Aachen?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Aachen is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Aachen, Hbf via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Calais to Aachen?

The distance between Calais and Aachen is 359 km. The road distance is 339.2 km.

How do I travel from Calais to Aachen without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Aachen without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 32m and costs €60 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Aachen?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Calais to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Aachen train from?

Calais to Aachen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Where does the Calais to Aachen train arrive?

Calais to Aachen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Aachen is 339 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Calais to Aachen.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Aachen?

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Where can I stay near Aachen?

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Calais to Aachen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Aachen by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, or car

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
4h 32m
€62–199
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille to Aachen station westbus 328 / ...
7h 23m
€37–77
Drive 339.2 km
1. Drive from Calais to Aachencar 339.2 km
3h 29m
€53–77
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Namurtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to Liège-Saint-Lamberttrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Liège-Saint-Lambert to Aachen Hbftrain S41
7h 23m
€63–122

Calais to Aachen by train and tram

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4h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 358.7 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Aachen, Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 4h 32m.

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