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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    8h 39m
    €123–408

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Calaisbus bus N1328
    10h 32m
    €54–99

  3. Drive 556 km

    1. Drive from Detmold to Calaiscar car 556 km
    5h 28m
    €87–125

  4. Train via Tournai

    1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 19 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    9h 23m
    €108–404

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    10h 35m
    €72–185

Detmold to Calais by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 650.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

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

You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Calais Ville via Bielefeld Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Calais once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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