There are 4 ways to get from Soest to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Soest 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
8h 12m€157–280Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
9h 38m€58–117Train, bus
- Take the train from Soest to Essen Hbftrain Re
- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Lillebus
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
9h 15m€59–119Drive 481.9 km
- Drive from Soest to Calaiscar 481.9 km
4h 56m€76–110
Soest to Calais by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Soest to Calais is to train and bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Soest to Calais is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct train from Soest to Calais. However, there are services departing from Soest and arriving at Calais Ville via Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Soest and Calais is 600 km. The road distance is 481.9 km.
The best way to get from Soest to Calais without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €150 - €280.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Soest to Calais, including transfers.
Soest to Calais train services, operated by National Express, depart from Soest station.
Soest to Calais train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Soest to Calais is 482 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Soest to Calais.
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What companies run services between Soest, Germany and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Soest to Calais Ville via Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 12m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Soest to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Soest to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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