How to travel from Alès to Calais, France
The distance between Alès and Calais is around 912km (567 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Alès to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Calais → Alès if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€335($335)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Nimes then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Paris and then to Calais - City ??Hall.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€59($59)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Calais
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alès to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €335 ($335).
The distance between Alès and Calais is around 912km (567 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 777km (483 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Alès and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alès to Calais is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €335 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Calais. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Lille Flandres. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Calais. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 6h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alès and Calais. It typically takes around 14h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes, Parnasse and Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 35m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Alès and Calais. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 60m.
The closest major airport to Calais is Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Calais. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Alès and Calais. The distance is around 1,001km (622 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Calais
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 3h 60m | €335($335) | 5 times a week | 975km (606 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 4h 15m | €205($205) | 5 times a week | 1,103km (686 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 4h 25m | €230($230) | 5 times a week | 1,010km (628 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 4h 40m | €300($300) | 5 times a week | 1,034km (642 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 6hrs | €190($190) | every 2 hours | 1,045km (649 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | €235($235) | 5 times a week | 1,042km (647 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 7h 15m | €295($295) | 6 times a week | 912km (567 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 30m | €165($165) | 3 times a week | 1,059km (658 miles) |
| Train via Nimes | 6h 45m | €175($175) | 5 times a week | 1,031km (641 miles) |
Bus | 14h 35m | €59($59) | once daily | 1,093km (679 miles) |
Drive | 9h 25m | €180($180) | on demand | 1,001km (622 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alès and Calais
Airlines
Transavia France
Bus companies
Flibco
liO Occitanie
Train operators
Airports near Calais
The following major airports near Calais offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lille Airport (LIL)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Calais
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 167km (104 miles) from Calais
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 223km (138 miles) from Calais