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

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There are 4 ways to get from Duisburg to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train

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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 50m
    €127–219

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Calaisbus bus N1328
    6h 5m
    €30–60

  3. Drive 379.3 km

    1. Drive from Duisburg to Calaiscar car 379.3 km
    3h 46m
    €59–86

  4. Train via Tournai

    1. Take the train from Duisburg 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 43m
    €82–165

Duisburg to Calais by train and foot

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Duisburg central train station to Calais once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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