How to travel from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Calais, France

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Calais is around 767km (476 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde 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 CalaisBrive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train via Paris Austerlitz

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

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Bus

Take the bus to Orléans then Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Calais - City ??Hall.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)

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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance767km (476 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Calais

There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Calais is around 767km (476 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 645km (401 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Calais is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Calais. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz and Paris Nord. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Calais. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Calais. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Centre Commercial Ouest, Orléans and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Calais. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 5h 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Calais. The distance is around 767km (476 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Calais

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane + 5 similar
5h 15m
€150($150)
twice a week1,035km (643 miles)
Train to Limoges Benedictins, plane5h 40m
€220($220)
every 20 mins794km (493 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
€180($180)
twice a week1,127km (700 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane6h 30m
€315($315)
twice a week1,295km (804 miles)
Train to Aurillac, plane6h 40m
€270($270)
once daily887km (551 miles)
Train to Rodez, plane6h 45m
€315($315)
every 4 hours1,001km (622 miles)
Train via Paris Austerlitz + 1 similar
6h 60m
€140($140)
every 3 hours831km (516 miles)
Train7h 30m
€115($115)
every 20 mins797km (495 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 55m
€39($39)
4 times a week824km (512 miles)
Bus via Lille12h 20m
€44($44)
once daily838km (520 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€140($140)
on demand767km (476 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