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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Essen Hbf is to train and bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Essen Hbf is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Essen Hbf via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Calais to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Calais and Essen Hbf is 510 km. The road distance is 399.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Essen Hbf without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €160 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Calais to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Essen Hbf train from?

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

Where does the Calais to Essen Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Essen Hbf is 399 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Calais to Essen Hbf.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2771+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

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

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

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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 Essen Hbftrain
6h 24m
€162–292
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Essen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 28m
€49–92
Drive 399.3 km
1. Drive from Calais to Essen Hbfcar 399.3 km
3h 59m
€76–110
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to Essen central train stationbus N380
11h 6m
€76–156

Calais to Essen Hbf by train and tram

14Weekly Services

6h 24mAverage Duration

€162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 510.5 km
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Essen Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 24m.

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