How to travel from Arles to Calais, France

The distance between Arles and Calais is around 995km (618 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Arles to Calais by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane

Take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train via Nimes

Take the train to Nimes then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Distance1,037km (645 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Calais

There are several options for getting from Arles to Calais by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €300 ($300).

The distance between Arles and Calais is around 995km (618 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 835km (519 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Arles 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 Arles to Calais is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €300 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Calais. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles 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 twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arles and Calais. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 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 Arles and Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Arles and Calais. The distance is around 1,037km (645 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 Arles to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Calais

Transport options from Arles to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane + 4 similar
3h 55m
€300($300)
5 times a week1,015km (631 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
€185($185)
5 times a week1,038km (645 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane5hrs
€255($255)
5 times a week1,170km (727 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane5h 45m
€260($260)
every 20 mins1,087km (675 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 30m
€150($150)
5 times a week1,124km (698 miles)
Train via Nimes + 2 similar
6h 30m
€190($190)
twice a week1,051km (653 miles)
Train via Lille-Flandres7hrs
€180($180)
twice a week1,035km (643 miles)
Train7h 10m
€185($185)
twice daily995km (618 miles)
Drive
9h 25m
€140($140)
on demand1,037km (645 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