Rome2Rio

How to get fromGießen to Calaisby train (TGV), bus, train, night train, or car

Find Transport to Calais

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt 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
    8h 56m
    €117–270

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gießen to Leverkusenbus bus N20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lillebus bus 280
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    12h 19m
    €64–104

  3. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the nighttrain from Koblenz Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain night train Nj
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    12h 38m
    €87–265

  4. Drive  564.1 km

    1. Drive from Gießen to Calaiscar car 564.1 km
    5h 23m
    €108–155

  5. Train via Koblenz

    1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Nj / ...
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    12h 36m
    €117–260

Gießen to Calais by train and tram

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€117Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Gießen to Calais.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 673.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Calais Ville via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 56m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There