How to travel from Belfort to Calais, France

The distance between Belfort and Calais is around 651km (405 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Belfort to Calais by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance651km (405 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfort and Calais

There are several options for getting from Belfort to Calais by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Belfort and Calais is around 651km (405 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 517km (321 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Belfort and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Belfort to Calais is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Belfort and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Belfort and Calais. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Belfort to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Meroux, Paris Gare De Lyon, Paris Nord and Lille Flandres. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Belfort and Calais. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Belfort and Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfort to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Belfort and Calais. The distance is around 651km (405 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfort to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Belfort and Calais

Transport options from Belfort to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 45m
€245($245)
5 times a week789km (490 miles)
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane5h 10m
€520($520)
5 times a week894km (556 miles)
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane5h 40m
€285($285)
5 times a week1,046km (650 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane5h 50m
€375($375)
5 times a week1,058km (657 miles)
Train to Biel/Bienne, plane5h 55m
€245($245)
5 times a week906km (563 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
€155($155)
every 3 hours782km (486 miles)
Train via Paris l'Est7h 35m
€110($110)
4 times a day736km (457 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€115($115)
on demand651km (405 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