How to travel from Annecy to Calais, France
The distance between Annecy and Calais is around 703km (437 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Annecy 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 → Annecy if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Train
Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€250($250)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train via Lyon Part Dieu
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€250($250)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Lille Bus Station Europe then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€65($65)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Calais
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Annecy to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).
The distance between Annecy and Calais is around 703km (437 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 644km (400 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Annecy and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Annecy to Calais is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Calais. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Annecy and Calais. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Annecy and Calais. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Calais. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Annecy and Calais. The distance is around 836km (519 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Calais
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 40m | €250($250) | 5 times a week | 802km (498 miles) |
| Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train | 3h 45m | €195($195) | 5 times a week | 703km (437 miles) |
| Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train | 4h 15m | €300($300) | 5 times a week | 770km (478 miles) |
| Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train | 4h 35m | €215($215) | 5 times a week | 814km (506 miles) |
| Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train | 4h 35m | €250($250) | 5 times a week | 930km (578 miles) |
| Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train | 5h 15m | €185($185) | every 3 hours | 796km (495 miles) |
Train via Lyon Part Dieu + 2 similar | 5h 35m | €250($250) | 5 times a week | 911km (566 miles) |
| Train | 6h 40m | €165($165) | 5 times a day | 874km (543 miles) |
| Train via Paris Gare de Lyon | 6h 45m | €165($165) | 4 times a day | 870km (541 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 25m | €65($65) | twice a week | 842km (523 miles) |
Drive | 7h 30m | €115($115) | on demand | 836km (519 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Annecy and Calais
Train operators
Eurostar
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
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