How to Travel from
Calais to Essen
by Plane, Bus, Route or Car
Schedule
Calais, France → Essen, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Calais to Essen
Composite routes from Calais to Essen
Cheapest
3 h 59 min
Car
399 km.
from $21
Other
5 h 59 min
362 km.
from $178.61
6 h 20 min
362 km.
from $44.11
6 h 33 min
363 km.
from $230.38
Route Navigator Calais - Essen
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Continue onto Rue du Pont Lottin
Rue du Pont Lottin, 375 м
375 м
Turn left onto Rue du Temple
Rue du Temple, 391 м
391 м
Turn slight right onto Quai du Commerce
Quai du Commerce, 426 м
426 м
Turn left onto Boulevard Lafayette
Boulevard Lafayette, 12 м
12 м
Continue onto Pont Saint-Pierre
Pont Saint-Pierre, 106 м
106 м
Turn right onto Boulevard Victor Hugo
Boulevard Victor Hugo, 1 km 951 м
1 km 951 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Route de Saint-Omer
Route de Saint-Omer, 1 km 135 м
1 km 135 м
At roundabout, take exit 3
39 km 191 м
39 km 191 м
Keep left onto L'Européenne and drive toward Ostende, Bruges, Bruxelles, Bray-Dunes, Furnes (Veurne)
L'Européenne, Ostende, Bruges, Bruxelles, Bray-Dunes, Furnes (Veurne), 103 km 144 м
103 km 144 м
Keep right onto E17 and take E17 toward Kortrijk, Antwerpen, Gent
Kortrijk, Antwerpen, Gent, E17, 331 м
331 м
Keep left onto E17 and take E17 toward Antwerpen, Gent
Antwerpen, Gent, E17, 2 km 624 м
2 km 624 м
Keep left onto E17
198 м
198 м
Keep right onto E17 and drive toward Antwerpen, Haven 1-6990
Antwerpen, Haven 1-6990, 59 km 613 м
59 km 613 м
Keep right and drive toward Luik, Hasselt, Eindhoven, Turnhout
Luik, Hasselt, Eindhoven, Turnhout, 9 km 103 м
9 km 103 м
Keep right onto E34
54 km 397 м
54 km 397 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N284 toward Hapert, Bladel, Reusel
Hapert, Bladel, Reusel, N284, 4 km 855 м
4 km 855 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N397 toward Eersel, Bergeijk, Valkenswaard
Eersel, Bergeijk, Valkenswaard, N397, 5 km 854 м
5 km 854 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N69 toward Valkenswaard, Hasselt, Veldhoven-West
Valkenswaard, Hasselt, Veldhoven-West, N69, 8 km 306 м
8 km 306 м
Keep right onto A67 and take A67 toward Duisburg, Venlo
Duisburg, Venlo, A67, 19 km 768 м
19 km 768 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N279 toward Asten, Helmond, Meijel, Deurne
Asten, Helmond, Meijel, Deurne, N279, 16 km 348 м
16 km 348 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N277 toward Panningen, Maasbree, Sevenum
Panningen, Maasbree, Sevenum, N277, 15 km 463 м
15 km 463 м
Keep right onto A67 and drive toward Venlo, Venlo 0-1000
Venlo, Venlo 0-1000, 443 м
443 м
Keep right onto A67
60 km 765 м
60 km 765 м
Keep right and drive toward Essen-Zentrum
Essen-Zentrum, 236 м
236 м
Keep left
60 м
60 м
Continue onto Holsterhauser Straße
Holsterhauser Straße, 1 km 178 м
1 km 178 м
Keep right
45 м
45 м
Turn right and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 22 м
22 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Found: 9
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
1h 50m
Every 2 hours
$45.65–$51.09
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
BR
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
32 min
Once a week
$10.87–$16.30
+32 70 79 79 79
+32 70 79 79 79
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Essen?
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Essen is to bus via Antwerp which costs $34.78 - $52.17 and takes 6h 20m.
What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Essen?
The fastest way to get from Calais to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .
Is there a direct bus between Calais and Essen?
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Calais - Port and arriving at Essen - Bus Station via Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Is there a direct train between Calais and Essen?
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Essen. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Essen Hbf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
How far is it from Calais to Essen?
The distance between Calais and Essen is 511 km. The road distance is 399.8 km.
How do I travel from Calais to Essen without a car?
The best way to get from Calais to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 59m and costs $76.09 - $315.22 .
How long does it take to get from Calais to Essen?
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Calais to Essen, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Calais to Essen bus from?
Calais to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Calais - Port station.
Where do I catch the Calais to Essen train from?
Calais to Essen train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Calais Ville station.
Train or bus from Calais to Essen?
The best way to get from Calais to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 59m and costs $76.09 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus via Antwerp, which costs $34.78 - $52.17 and takes 6h 20m.
Where does the Calais to Essen bus arrive?
Calais to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.
Where does the Calais to Essen train arrive?
Calais to Essen train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Can I drive from Calais to Essen?
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Essen is 400 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Calais to Essen.
How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Essen?
Book your Calais to Essen train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Calais to Essen?
Book your Calais to Essen bus tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Essen?
There are 1990+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $40.23 per night.
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