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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Bielefeld is to train and bus via Antwerp which costs €55 - €100 and takes 10h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Bielefeld is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Bielefeld?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Bielefeld Hbf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Calais to Bielefeld?

The distance between Calais and Bielefeld is 642 km. The road distance is 538.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Bielefeld without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs €150 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Calais to Bielefeld, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Bielefeld train from?

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

Where does the Calais to Bielefeld train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Bielefeld?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Bielefeld is 538 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Calais to Bielefeld.

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

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Where can I stay near Bielefeld?

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

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

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Train
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
7h 27m
€155–328
Train, bus via Antwerp
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus
3. Take the bus from Antwerp to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus
10h 29m
€56–96
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
9h 25m
€59–136
Drive 538.2 km
1. Drive from Calais to Bielefeldcar 538.2 km
5h 15m
€85–123

Calais to Bielefeld by train and bus

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7h 27mAverage Duration

€155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 642 km
Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Bielefeld Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Rue De Tournai, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Dortmund Hbf in around 7h 27m.

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