Any ideas?

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Facts:
My g-grand left Gesmold, Hannover (near Osnabrück) in early 1854 and traveled to the port of Le Havre for his trip to America.

My question:
This is the only stage of his trip that I know nothing about. I understand that rail service was available to Paris in 1854 but am interested in any educated guesses on how he traveled between Gesmold and Havre.

Assume:
1. He could afford train tickets
2. Traveled late January through early March

Danke

Gary Stoltman
Mercerville, NJ