How to travel from Avignon to Calais, France
The distance between Avignon and Calais is around 894km (556 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Avignon 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 → Avignon if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€295($295)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Lille-Flandres and then to Calais Ville.
- Duration5h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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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.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€83($83)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Calais
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Avignon to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €83 ($83) 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 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).
The distance between Avignon and Calais is around 894km (556 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 810km (503 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Avignon and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Avignon to Calais is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €83 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Calais. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Avignon to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille-Flandres. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Avignon and Calais. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 5m, 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 Avignon and Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Avignon and Calais. The distance is around 984km (611 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Calais
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane + 5 similar | 3h 10m | €295($295) | 5 times a week | 894km (556 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 15m | €200($200) | 5 times a week | 1,014km (630 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 3h 50m | €305($305) | 5 times a week | 1,048km (651 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 4h 10m | €270($270) | 5 times a week | 1,146km (712 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 4h 50m | €275($275) | 5 times a day | 1,063km (660 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 35m | €165($165) | 5 times a week | 1,100km (684 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 5m | €180($180) | once daily | 965km (600 miles) |
| Train via Lille Flandres | 5h 50m | €180($180) | once a week | 979km (608 miles) |
| Train via Paris Gare De Lyon | 6h 50m | €185($185) | twice daily | 960km (597 miles) |
Bus and Train | 12h 25m | €83($83) | 5 times a week | 1,014km (630 miles) |
Drive | 9hrs | €130($130) | on demand | 984km (611 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