There are 6 ways to get from Darmstadt to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)
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Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
7h 41m€134–323Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Darmstadt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N27
- Take the bus from Cologne - Airport Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
10h 59m€56–109Drive 603.2 km
- Drive from Darmstadt to Calaiscar 603.2 km
5h 34m€95–137Fly, train
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain
7h 33m€119–303Train
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 50m€109–346Train #2
- Take the train from Frankfurt Main to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Trn / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 51m€111–222
Darmstadt to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to Calais is to bus and train which costs €55 - €110 and takes 10h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Darmstadt to Calais is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Calais. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Calais Ville via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Darmstadt and Calais is 632 km. The road distance is 603.2 km.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Calais without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 41m and costs €130 - €330.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Darmstadt to Calais, including transfers.
Darmstadt to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station.
Darmstadt to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to Calais is 603 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Darmstadt to Calais.
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What companies run services between Darmstadt, Germany and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Calais Ville via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 7h 41m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–280
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Darmstadt central train station to Cologne Airport CGN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cologne - Airport Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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