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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Herne is to train and bus via Essen - Bus Station which costs €50 - €100 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Herne is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Herne?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Herne. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Herne via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Calais to Herne?

The distance between Calais and Herne is 527 km. The road distance is 419.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Herne without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Calais to Herne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Herne train from?

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

Where does the Calais to Herne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Herne?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Herne is 420 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Calais to Herne.

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

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Where can I stay near Herne?

There are 1734+ hotels available in Herne.

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

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

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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 Aachen Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Hernetrain Re
6h 52m
Train, bus via Essen - Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Essen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 15m
€51–98
Drive 419.9 km
1. Drive from Calais to Hernecar 419.9 km
4h 11m
€68–97
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
10h 18m
€68–115

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Distance: 526.5 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Herne via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Aachen Hbf in around 6h 52m.

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