How to travel from Bayonne to Calais, France

The distance between Bayonne and Calais is around 1,009km (627 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bayonne 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 CalaisBayonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Calais - City ??Hall.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance1,051km (653 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Calais

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Bayonne and Calais is around 1,009km (627 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 866km (538 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Bayonne and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Calais is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Calais. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv and Lille Flandres. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Bayonne and Calais. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bayonne and Calais. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bayonne to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Bayonne and Calais. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to Calais. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Bayonne and Calais. The distance is around 1,051km (653 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Transport options from Bayonne to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), train + 3 similar
3h 30m
€260($260)
5 times a week1,009km (627 miles)
Plane and Train3h 55m
€355($355)
5 times a week1,265km (786 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), train4h 35m
€295($295)
every 2 hours1,013km (629 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
€200($200)
5 times a week1,033km (642 miles)
Train
6h 55m
€195($195)
once daily1,102km (685 miles)
Bus
13h 55m
€60($60)
once daily1,106km (687 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
€190($190)
on demand1,051km (653 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