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

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

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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 Villetrain train Tgv
    6h 52m
    €125–264

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    8h 4m
    €42–73

  3. Drive 408 km

    1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Calaiscar car 408 km
    4h 8m
    €64–92

  4. Train

    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
    7h 8m
    €129–240

  5. Train #2

    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
    8h 3m
    €84–186

Gelsenkirchen to Calais by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 523 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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, and Lille Europe in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Calais once daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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