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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Minden, Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dortmund 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 Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    9h 30m
    €185–331

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bad Oeynhausen to Lillebus bus N367
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    12h 25m
    €65–100

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Minden, Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    10h 9m
    €87–134

  4. Drive  581.6 km

    1. Drive from Minden to Calaiscar car 581.6 km
    5h 31m
    €94–135

  5. Train via Liège

    1. Take the train from Minden, Bahnhof to Köln Hbftrain train 55 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain train 79
    3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain train L / ...
    4. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic / ...
    5. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    11h 4m
    €116–257

Minden to Calais by train and tram

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 686.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 30m

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

You can take a train from Minden, Bahnhof to Calais Ville via Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 9h 30m.

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