There are 6 ways to get from Paderborn to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
9h 2m€152–319Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Paderborn to Arnhem Central Stationbus N69
- Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Lillebus
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
12h 19m€58–107Train, bus
- Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
- Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
9h 36m€65–166Drive 533.3 km
- Drive from Paderborn to Calaiscar 533.3 km
5h 27m€84–121Train via Essen
- Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Trn
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
9h 25m€143–323Train via Antwerp
- Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
12h 6m
Paderborn to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Calais is to bus and train which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Calais is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Calais. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Calais Ville via Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between Paderborn and Calais is 658 km. The road distance is 533.3 km.
The best way to get from Paderborn to Calais without a car is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs €150 - €320.
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Paderborn to Calais, including transfers.
Paderborn to Calais train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Calais train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Calais is 533 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Paderborn to Calais.
Book your Paderborn to Calais train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Calais Ville via Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 9h 2m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Paderborn Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Paderborn Hbf to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +48 77 443 44 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sindbad
Bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Sindbad
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
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 1294+ hotels available in Calais.









