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

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

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    5. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    8h 25m
    €135–262

  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 18m
    €64–104

  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
    9h 36m
    €72–118

  4. Drive  533.3 km

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

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
    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
    8h 37m
    €177–298

Paderborn to Calais by train and foot

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Calais Ville via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 25m.

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