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

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

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    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 Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    5h 15m
    €94–333

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calais to Essen central train stationbus bus N380 / ...
    7h 17m
    €40–72

  3. Drive 410.3 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Gelsenkirchencar car 410.3 km
    4h 7m
    €64–92

  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 Duisburg Hbftrain train
    6h 18m
    €124–263

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus bus
    8h 59m
    €53–122

Calais to Gelsenkirchen by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 516.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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