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

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

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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 Dortmund Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    6h 8m
    €88–305

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus N380 / ...
    8h 36m
    €44–80

  3. Drive  435.1 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Dortmundcar car 435.1 km
    4h 25m
    €70–101

  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 Dortmund Hbftrain train
    6h 35m
    €159–305

  5. Train, bus via Calais Frethun

    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus bus
    8h 54m
    €68–107

Calais to Dortmund by train and foot

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 544.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Dortmund Hbf via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 6h 8m.

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