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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Essen is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Essen. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Essen Bibliotheek via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C2 and Kapellen Dorp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Essen. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Essen via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Calais to Essen?

The distance between Calais and Essen is 282 km. The road distance is 222.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Essen without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 44m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Calais to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Essen bus from?

Calais to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Essen train from?

Calais to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Essen?

The best way to get from Calais to Essen is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 44m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Calais to Essen bus arrive?

Calais to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Calais to Essen train arrive?

Calais to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Calais to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Essen is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Calais to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 556+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Essentrain Ic / ...
3h 44m
€50–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N814
5h 12m
€24–36
Drive 222.3 km
1. Drive from Calais to Essencar 222.3 km
2h 40m
€40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
4h 50m
€44–89

Calais to Essen by train

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3h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 282.1 km
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Essen, Belgium?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Essen via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats once daily. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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