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

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

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen 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 Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    7h 33m
    €120–225

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Lillebus bus N380 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    8h 37m
    €42–87

  3. Drive  408 km

    1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Calaiscar car 408 km
    4h 8m
    €65–94

  4. Bus, train via Brussels

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus bus 081
    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
    9h 47m
    €47–75

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    10h 25m
    €74–153

Gelsenkirchen to Calais by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 523 km
  • Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Calais Ville via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 7h 33m.

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