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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Minden is to train and bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Minden is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Minden?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Minden. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Minden, Bahnhof via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Calais to Minden?

The distance between Calais and Minden is 692 km. The road distance is 584.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Minden without a car is to train via Dortmund which takes 8h 5m and costs €180 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Calais to Minden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Minden train from?

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

Where does the Calais to Minden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Minden?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Minden is 584 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Calais to Minden.

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

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Where can I stay near Minden?

There are 564+ hotels available in Minden.

Calais to Minden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Dortmund
best
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Minden, Bahnhoftrain 10 / ...
8h 5m
€184–352
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille to Bad Oeynhausenbus N367
12h 4m
€58–102
Train, bus via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Minden, Bahnhoftrain 10 / ...
9h 51m
€79–135
Drive 584.3 km
1. Drive from Calais to Mindencar 584.3 km
5h 32m
€94–135
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Mindentrain
11h 21m
€91–180

Calais to Minden by train

34Weekly Trains

8h 5mAverage Duration

€184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 692 km
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Minden, Bahnhof via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Dortmund Hbf in around 8h 5m.

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