How to travel from Amiens to Calais, France

The distance between Amiens and Calais is around 157km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Amiens to Calais by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CalaisAmiens if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance157km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amiens and Calais

There are several options for getting from Amiens to Calais by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).

The distance between Amiens and Calais is around 157km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 122km (76 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Amiens and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amiens to Calais is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Amiens and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amiens and Calais. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Amiens and Calais with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 55m.

SNCF run train services between Amiens and Calais. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Amiens and Calais. We recommend that you drive to Calais. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amiens to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Amiens and Calais. The distance is around 157km (97 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amiens to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

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Transport options from Amiens to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
€26($26)
every 2 hours163km (101 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€28($28)
on demand157km (97 miles)

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Airports near Calais

The following major airports near Calais offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LIL
Lille Airport (LIL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Calais
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Calais
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
223km (138 miles) from Calais