How to Travel from
Essen to Calais
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Essen, Germany → Calais, France
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Calais
Composite routes from Essen to Calais
Cheapest
3 h 57 min
Car
398 km.
from $21
Other
6 h 56 min
362 km.
from $189.39
7 h 27 min
363 km.
from $250.66
Route Navigator Essen - Calais
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Continue and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 16 km 163 м
16 km 163 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Köln, Düsseldorf, Arnheim
Köln, Düsseldorf, Arnheim, A 3, 263 м
263 м
Keep left and take A 40 toward Venlo, Moers, Duisburg
Venlo, Moers, Duisburg, A 40, 4 km 264 м
4 km 264 м
Keep right and drive toward Venlo, Duisburg-Hochfeld, Duisburg-Häfen, -Ruhrort
Venlo, Duisburg-Hochfeld, Duisburg-Häfen, -Ruhrort, 369 м
369 м
Keep left and drive toward Duisburg-Hochfeld
Duisburg-Hochfeld, 275 м
275 м
Keep left toward A 40
A 40, 39 km 486 м
39 km 486 м
Keep right onto A67 and drive toward Venlo
Venlo, 405 м
405 м
Keep right onto A67
4 km 358 м
4 km 358 м
Keep right onto A67 and take A73 toward Venlo-West/Zuid, Venlo 3000-8000, Maastricht, Venray, Nijmegen
Venlo-West/Zuid, Venlo 3000-8000, Maastricht, Venray, Nijmegen, A73, 270 м
270 м
Keep left onto A67 and take A73 toward Venlo-West/Zuid, Venlo 4000-8000, Maastricht
Venlo-West/Zuid, Venlo 4000-8000, Maastricht, A73, 1 km 525 м
1 km 525 м
Keep left onto A67 and drive toward Eindhoven, Antwerpen, Venlo 8000-9900
Eindhoven, Antwerpen, Venlo 8000-9900, 10 km 790 м
10 km 790 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N277 toward Panningen, Ysselsteyn
Panningen, Ysselsteyn, N277, 16 km 170 м
16 km 170 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N279 toward Asten, Helmond, Meijel
Asten, Helmond, Meijel, N279, 23 km 9 м
23 km 9 м
Keep right onto A67 and take A67 toward Antwerpen, Eersel
Antwerpen, Eersel, A67, 9 km 33 м
9 km 33 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N397 toward Eersel, Bergeijk
Eersel, Bergeijk, N397, 67 km 376 м
67 km 376 м
Keep right and take Ring toward Ring
Ring, Ring, 187 м
187 м
Keep left and take Ring 1 toward Brugge, Gent, Brussel, Haven 1000-2000, Centrum Zuid
Brugge, Gent, Brussel, Haven 1000-2000, Centrum Zuid, Ring 1, 9 km 129 м
9 km 129 м
Keep left onto E17 and take E 17 toward Rijsel (Lille), Gent, Sint-Niklaas
Rijsel (Lille), Gent, Sint-Niklaas, E 17, 49 km 195 м
49 km 195 м
Keep right onto E17 toward E17, R4|E17, R4|B401
E17, R4|E17, R4|B401, 175 м
175 м
Keep left onto E17 and drive toward Brussel, Oostende, Expo, UZ Gent
Brussel, Oostende, Expo, UZ Gent, 353 м
353 м
Keep left onto E17 and take E40 toward Brussel, Oostende, Expo
Brussel, Oostende, Expo, E40, 1 km 155 м
1 km 155 м
Keep right onto E17 and take E40 toward Brussel, Oostende
Brussel, Oostende, E40, 134 м
134 м
Keep left onto E17 and drive toward Brussel, Oostende
Brussel, Oostende, 477 м
477 м
Keep right and drive toward Oostende, Brugge
Oostende, Brugge, 49 km 400 м
49 km 400 м
Keep left onto E40 and drive toward Calais, Veurne
Calais, Veurne, 93 km 787 м
93 km 787 м
Keep right and drive toward Calais – Centre, Saint-Omer, Coulogne, Ardres
Calais – Centre, Saint-Omer, Coulogne, Ardres, 377 м
377 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto D 119
1 km 138 м
1 km 138 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Boulevard Victor Hugo
Boulevard Victor Hugo, 1 km 994 м
1 km 994 м
Turn slight right onto Rue Delaroche
Rue Delaroche, 54 м
54 м
Continue onto Rue Watteau
Rue Watteau, 1 km 556 м
1 km 556 м
At roundabout, take exit 3
87 м
87 м
Turn right onto Quai du Commerce
Quai du Commerce, 454 м
454 м
Turn right onto Quai du Lieutenant Andrieux
Quai du Lieutenant Andrieux, 88 м
88 м
Turn left onto Rue Dutertre
Rue Dutertre, 94 м
94 м
Turn left onto Rue du Pont Lottin
Rue du Pont Lottin, 115 м
115 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Calais?
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Calais is to bus which costs $36.96 - $53.26 and takes 7h 25m.
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Calais?
The fastest way to get from Essen to Calais is to drive which takes 4h and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .
Is there a direct bus between Essen and Calais?
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Calais via Duisburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Is there a direct train between Essen and Calais?
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Calais Ville via Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
How far is it from Essen to Calais?
The distance between Essen and Calais is 516 km. The road distance is 399.8 km.
How do I travel from Essen to Calais without a car?
The best way to get from Essen to Calais without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 56m and costs $65.22 - $347.83 .
How long does it take to get from Essen to Calais?
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Essen to Calais, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Essen to Calais bus from?
Essen to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Duisburg central train station.
Where do I catch the Essen to Calais train from?
Essen to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Train or bus from Essen to Calais?
The best way to get from Essen to Calais is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 56m and costs $65.22 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $53.26 and takes 7h 25m.
Where does the Essen to Calais bus arrive?
Essen to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.
Where does the Essen to Calais train arrive?
Essen to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Can I drive from Essen to Calais?
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Calais is 400 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Essen to Calais.
How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Calais?
Book your Essen to Calais train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Calais?
Book your Essen 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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