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

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

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    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 14m
    €81–246

  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 23m
    €43–76

  3. Drive  379.3 km

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

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    7h 27m
    €145–234

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Doverbus bus N1328
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    12h 5m
    €69–147

Duisburg to Calais by train and tram

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration7h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Duisburg Hbf to Calais Ville via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 14m.

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