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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Essen 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 27m
    €175–311

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Arnhem Central Stationbus bus N69
    2. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Lillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    12h 33m
    €66–106

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
    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 5m
    €82–121

  4. Drive  533.3 km

    1. Drive from Paderborn to Calaiscar car 533.3 km
    5h 27m
    €86–124

  5. Train via Tournai

    1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    10h 15m
    €171–304

Paderborn to Calais by train and tram

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 652.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 27m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Calais Ville via Essen Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 9h 27m.

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