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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Bielefeld is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 56m.

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 bus between Calais and Bielefeld?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Bielefeld station. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Bielefeld Brackwede train station via Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B3 and Antwerp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

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 Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

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 44m and costs €120 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Calais to Bielefeld, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Bielefeld bus from?

Calais to Bielefeld bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Calais Ville station.

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.

Train or bus from Calais to Bielefeld?

The best way to get from Calais to Bielefeld is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €120 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Calais to Bielefeld bus arrive?

Calais to Bielefeld bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Dunkerque 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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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 Duisburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
7h 44m
€126–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus
2. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus
4. Take the bus from Antwerp to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus
11h 56m
€55–90
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 26m
€57–162
Drive 538.2 km
1. Drive from Calais to Bielefeldcar 538.2 km
5h 15m
€85–122

Calais to Bielefeld by train and tram

16Weekly Services

7h 44mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 641.7 km
Duration: 7h 44m

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 Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Duisburg Hbf in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais Ville to Bielefeld Brackwede train station via Dunkerque, Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B3, Berchem Station perron 24, and Antwerp in around 11h 56m.

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