There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Herne by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Hernetrain Re
6h 35mTrain, bus via Essen - Bus Station
cheapest- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Essen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 17m€53–90Drive 419.9 km
- Drive from Calais to Hernecar 419.9 km
4h 11m€67–96Train
- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Duisburg Hbftrain
6h 36m€141–266Train via Aachen
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Hernetrain Re
6h 45mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
10h 18m€58–95
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Herne is to train and bus via Essen - Bus Station which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Herne is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Herne. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Herne via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Calais and Herne is 539 km. The road distance is 419.9 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Herne without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Calais to Herne, including transfers.
Calais to Herne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Herne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Herne is 420 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Calais to Herne.
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What companies run services between Calais, France and Herne, Germany?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Herne via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 6h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Essen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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