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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen 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 43m
    €79–282

  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 52m
    €44–96

  3. Drive  408 km

    1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Calaiscar car 408 km
    4h 8m
    €64–93

  4. Train via Aachen

    1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    8h 52m

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Doverbus bus N380
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    14h 40m
    €63–130

Gelsenkirchen to Calais by train and tram

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen 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 43m.

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