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

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There are 4 ways to get from Solingen to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train via Cologne Hbf

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    7h 20m
    €79–215

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lillebus bus 280
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    10h 32m
    €50–79

  3. Drive  409.2 km

    1. Drive from Solingen to Calaiscar car 409.2 km
    4h 27m
    €66–95

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    8h 44m
    €134–218

Solingen to Calais by train and foot

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 462.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Solingen Bahnhof Mitte to Calais Ville via Solingen, Hauptbahnhof, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 20m.

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