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How to get fromDüsseldorf to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    5h 35m
    €117–203

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus bus 081 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus bus 328 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    7h 21m
    €43–81

  3. Drive 382.1 km

    1. Drive from Düsseldorf to Calaiscar car 382.1 km
    4h 3m
    €59–85

  4. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    6h 11m
    €112–221

  5. Train via Tournai

    1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 30m
    €77–158

Düsseldorf to Calais by train and bus

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 35m.

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