How to travel from Antibes to Calais, France
The distance between Antibes and Calais is around 964km (599 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Antibes 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 → Antibes if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train via Marseille St Charles
Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Lille-Flandres and then to Calais Ville.
- Duration8h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€225($225)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Lille then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration17h 10m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Antibes and Calais
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Antibes to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 17h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Antibes and Calais is around 964km (599 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 910km (565 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Antibes and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Antibes to Calais is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Antibes and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Antibes and Calais. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Antibes 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 8h 50m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Antibes and Calais. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Antibes and Calais. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Antibes to Calais. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Antibes and Calais. The distance is around 1,207km (750 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Antibes to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Antibes and Calais
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 25m | €180($180) | 5 times a week | 964km (599 miles) |
| Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train | 3h 55m | €205($205) | 5 times a week | 1,018km (633 miles) |
| Fly to Brussels (BRU), train | 4h 10m | €245($245) | 5 times a week | 1,075km (668 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), train | 4h 60m | €210($210) | every 3 hours | 1,040km (646 miles) |
Train via Marseille St Charles + 1 similar | 8h 5m | €225($225) | once daily | 1,261km (783 miles) |
| Train | 8h 50m | €225($225) | 5 times a day | 1,251km (777 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 17h 10m | €95($95) | 5 times a week | 1,344km (835 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 17h 45m | €125($125) | once daily | 1,309km (813 miles) |
Drive | 10h 60m | €160($160) | on demand | 1,207km (750 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.
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