What is the cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Calais is to bus and train which costs €60 - €130 and takes 10h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Calais is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Calais. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Calais Ville via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Calais?

The distance between Heidelberg and Calais is 691 km. The road distance is 629.9 km.

How do I travel from Heidelberg to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Calais without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs €140 - €380.

How long does it take to get from Heidelberg to Calais?

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Heidelberg to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Calais train from?

Heidelberg to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Calais train arrive?

Heidelberg to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Calais is 630 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Heidelberg to Calais.

How do I get a train ticket from Heidelberg to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

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Heidelberg to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
8h 47m
€141–379
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Lillebus
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
10h 49m
€62–122
Drive 629.9 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Calaiscar 629.9 km
5h 59m
€98–141
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt to Homburgtrain S1
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken Hbf to Luxembourgbus L40
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
5. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
12h 11m
Train via Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourgtrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
5. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
13h 28m
€113–214

Heidelberg to Calais by train

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8h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 690.8 km
Duration: 8h 47m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Calais Ville via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 8h 47m.

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