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

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There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Gelsenkirchen 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 Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    6h 17m
    €82–314

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus bus 328 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus bus 081
    9h 33m
    €44–78

  3. Drive  410.2 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Gelsenkirchencar car 410.2 km
    4h 6m
    €64–93

  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 30m
    €117–247

  5. Train via Aachen

    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 Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbftrain train 79
    4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train Re
    7h 20m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Essen - Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 21m
    €47–94

Calais to Gelsenkirchen by train and tram

Calendar80Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais Ville to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Dunkerque, Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Essen - Bus Station, and Essen Hbf in around 11h 21m.

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