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443 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Dortmund to Calais

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Cheapest
By car (443 km)
4 h 9 min
443 km.
from $24
Other
Rideshare
4 h 9 min
443 km.
from $16.85
Train via Cologne
7 h 19 min
394 km.
from $196.07
Bus
8 h
394 km.
from $82.41
Train
7 h 54 min
393 km.
from $263.58
Train, Bus
8 h 14 min
393 km.
from $88.34

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.87
Bus from Duisburg central train station to Calais
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$45.65

Ecolines

Phone:
+371 67 214 512
Email:
Website:
ecolines.net/
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.17–$39.13

Trans Nicolaescu

Phone:
0745 638 910
Email:
Website:
transnicolaescu.ro/
Bus from Liege to Calais
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.78

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lille Europe to Calais
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$42.39
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$39.13

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$26.09–$59.78
Train from Lille Europe to Calais
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.09–$59.78

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.22–$86.96
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$130.43
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.04–$81.52
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$163.04

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.70–$38.04
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$46.74–$53.26
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Herzogenrath
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.13–$44.57

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Herzogenrath
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.26–$41.30

European Sleeper

Email:
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$23.91

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.24–$14.13

Arriva NL

Phone:
0800-0232 545
Website:
arriva.nl
Train from Herzogenrath to Liège-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.87–$15.22

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Calais is to train and bus which costs $52.17 - $76.09 and takes 8h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Calais is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Calais via Duisburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Calais. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Calais Ville via Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Calais?

The distance between Dortmund and Calais is 550 km. The road distance is 444.2 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Calais without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 19m and costs $65.22 - $358.70 .

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Calais?

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Dortmund to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Calais bus from?

Dortmund to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Calais train from?

Dortmund to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Dortmund to Calais?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Calais is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 19m and costs $65.22 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40.22 - $86.96 and takes 8h. There are no good options to train between Dortmund to Calais.

Where does the Dortmund to Calais bus arrive?

Dortmund to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.

Where does the Dortmund to Calais train arrive?

Dortmund to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Calais is 444 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Dortmund to Calais.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Calais?

Book your Dortmund to Calais train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to Calais?

Book your Dortmund to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 915+ hotels available in Calais. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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