How to travel from Bayeux to Calais, France

The distance between Bayeux and Calais is around 374km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bayeux to Calais by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance374km (233 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayeux and Calais

There are several options for getting from Bayeux to Calais by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €77 ($77) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Bayeux and Calais is around 374km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 261km (162 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Bayeux and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayeux to Calais is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayeux and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €77 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayeux and Calais. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayeux to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Magenta and Lille Flandres. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bayeux and Calais. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 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 Bayeux and Calais. We recommend that you drive to Calais. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayeux to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 4h 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 Bayeux and Calais. The distance is around 374km (233 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayeux to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayeux and Calais

Transport options from Bayeux to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€110($110)
every 4 hours597km (371 miles)
Train via Rouen Rive Droite5h 25m
€77($77)
5 times a day472km (293 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€67($67)
on demand374km (233 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