There are 5 ways to get from Soest to Calais by train (Eurostar, 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 via Cologne
best- Take the train from Unna to Koeln Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Koeln 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 9mBus, 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€60–107Drive 481.9 km
- Drive from Soest to Calaiscar 481.9 km
4h 56m€77–112Train
- 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 11m€167–280Train, bus
- Take the train from Soest to Essen Hbftrain Re
- Take the bus from Essen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
11h 34m€61–117
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Soest to Calais is to train and bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Soest to Calais is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct train from Soest to Calais. However, there are services departing from Soest, Bahnhof and arriving at Calais Ville via Unna, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Soest and Calais is 559 km. The road distance is 481.9 km.
The best way to get from Soest to Calais without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 9m 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, Bahnhof to Calais Ville via Unna, Bahnhof, Unna, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 9m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Unna to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- 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
- +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
- €35–50
- Website
- Sindbad
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