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How to get fromCalais to Dorstenby train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    7h 10m
    €82–292

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Arnhem Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Borken train stationbus bus N69
    10h 30m
    €50–83

  3. Drive  415.5 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Dorstencar car 415.5 km
    4h 9m
    €67–97

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain train
    7h 19m
    €151–287

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain train Tha
    8h 20m
    €147–250

Calais to Dorsten by train and tram

Calendar80Weekly Services
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 540 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Dorsten Bf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, and Essen Hbf in around 7h 10m.

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