How to travel from Bordeaux to Calais, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Calais is around 830km (515 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lille then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Distance866km (538 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Calais

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Bordeaux and Calais is around 830km (515 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 703km (437 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Bordeaux and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Calais is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Calais. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Denfert-Rochereau and Paris Nord. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Bordeaux and Calais. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Bordeaux and Calais. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) 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 Bordeaux to Calais. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Bordeaux and Calais. The distance is around 866km (538 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Calais

Transport options from Bordeaux to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
€145($145)
5 times a week830km (515 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train3h 35m
€255($255)
5 times a week848km (527 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
€165($165)
5 times a day837km (520 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres5h 55m
€170($170)
once daily916km (569 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
10h 40m
€85($85)
3 times a week910km (565 miles)
Bus to Paris Porte Dauphine, train13h 45m
€54($54)
3 times a week951km (591 miles)
Drive
7h 60m
€115($115)
on demand866km (538 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