There are 5 ways to get from Paderborn to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
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 Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
10h 4m€160–337Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Calaisbus N1328
11h 46m€50–93Train, 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
11h 5m€69–192Drive 537.7 km
- Drive from Paderborn to Eurotunnel Calais Terminalcar 537.7 km
5h 34m€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
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
10h 29m€110–281
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Sapins via Bielefeld Brackwede train station, Terminal Ferry and Theatre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Calais Ville via Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
The distance between Paderborn and Eurotunnel Calais Terminal is 663 km. The road distance is 537.7 km.
The best way to get from Paderborn to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal without a car is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs €160 - €340.
It takes approximately 10h 4m to get from Paderborn to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal, including transfers.
Paderborn to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bielefeld Brackwede train station.
Paderborn to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
The best way to get from Paderborn to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs €160 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 46m.
What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Eurotunnel Calais Terminal, France?
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal via Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Calais Ville, Gare, and Sapins in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Calais once daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 8h 10m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Paderborn Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–85
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–85
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Paderborn Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–120
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +48 77 443 44 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- sindbad.pl
Bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.sindbad.pl/en/home
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Paderborn to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.
Paderborn to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal is 538 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Paderborn to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal.
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