How to travel from Besançon to Calais, France

The distance between Besançon and Calais is around 649km (403 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

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

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Train to Mulhouse, plane

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance649km (403 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Calais

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Besançon and Calais is around 649km (403 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 512km (318 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Besançon and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Calais is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Calais. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Paris Nord and Lille Flandres. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Calais. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 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 Besançon and Calais. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Calais. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Besançon and Calais. The distance is around 649km (403 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Calais

Transport options from Besançon to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Mulhouse, plane + 2 similar
4h 15m
€295($295)
5 times a week880km (547 miles)
Train to Mouchard, plane5h 20m
€230($230)
5 times a week872km (542 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
€335($335)
5 times a week932km (579 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
€145($145)
every 2 hours708km (440 miles)
Train via Paris Gare De Lyon5h 50m
€120($120)
every 20 mins672km (417 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
€38($38)
once daily745km (463 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€115($115)
on demand649km (403 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