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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dortmund 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
    6h 31m
    €162–266

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Lillebus bus N380 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    7h 58m
    €44–79

  3. Drive  433.9 km

    1. Drive from Dortmund to Calaiscar car 433.9 km
    4h 25m
    €70–101

  4. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    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 Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    7h 13m
    €126–262

  5. Bus, train via Calais Frethun

    1. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    8h 8m
    €68–106

Dortmund to Calais by train and foot

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 544.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 31m.

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