How to travel from Arcachon to Calais, France
The distance between Arcachon and Calais is around 875km (544 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Arcachon 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 → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Calais Ville.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€145($145)
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Lille and then to Calais - City ??Hall.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€60($60)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Calais
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Arcachon and Calais is around 875km (544 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 736km (457 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Arcachon and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Calais is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Calais. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv and Paris Nord. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arcachon and Calais. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Arcachon and Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) 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 Arcachon to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) 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 Arcachon and Calais. The distance is around 934km (581 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Calais
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 25m | €125($125) | twice a week | 875km (544 miles) |
| Train to Pessac Alouette, plane | 3h 60m | €235($235) | twice a week | 894km (555 miles) |
| Train to Pessac Alouette, plane | 4h 15m | €245($245) | twice a week | 1,063km (660 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 10m | €145($145) | twice a week | 894km (555 miles) |
| Train via Bordeaux St Jean | 6h 45m | €160($160) | once daily | 974km (605 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 12h 15m | €60($60) | once daily | 974km (605 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus | 12h 25m | €54($54) | once daily | 984km (611 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | €170($170) | on demand | 934km (581 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