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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Duisburg 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 52m
    €145–237

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Duisburg to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    8h 12m
    €42–75

  3. Drive  379.3 km

    1. Drive from Duisburg to Calaiscar car 379.3 km
    3h 46m
    €61–88

  4. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Duisburg 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
    6h 40m
    €123–244

  5. Bus, train via Brussels

    1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus bus 712 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    8h 43m
    €45–74

Duisburg to Calais by train and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Duisburg Hbf to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 52m.

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