There are 4 ways to get from Pforzheim to Calais by train (TGV), bus, train, or car
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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 28m€148–280Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Pforzheim central bus station to Strasbourgbus
- Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
13h 39m€69–116Drive 647.1 km
- Drive from Pforzheim to Calaiscar 647.1 km
7h€123–178Bus, train via Brussels
- Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Tournaitrain Trn / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
14h 6m€87–160
Pforzheim to Calais by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pforzheim to Calais is to bus and train which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Pforzheim to Calais is to drive which takes 7h and costs €120 - €180.
No, there is no direct train from Pforzheim to Calais. However, there are services departing from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Calais Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg, Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Pforzheim and Calais is 836 km. The road distance is 647.1 km.
The best way to get from Pforzheim to Calais without a car is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs €140 - €280.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Pforzheim to Calais, including transfers.
Pforzheim to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Pforzheim to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pforzheim to Calais is 647 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Pforzheim to Calais.
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What companies run services between Pforzheim, Germany and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Calais Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 28m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–29
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Strasbourg to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Tournai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pforzheim central bus station to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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