How to travel from Calais to Antibes, France

The distance between Calais and Antibes is around 964km (599 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Calais to Antibes 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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4 similiar routes

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Train via Lille Flandres

Take the train to Lille Flandres then Paris Nord and then to Antibes.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Amiens then take the bus to TILLE - Aéroport and then to Paris Porte Maillot then take the train to Antibes.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Drive

Drive to Antibes.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Distance1,207km (750 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Antibes

There are several options for getting from Calais to Antibes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €165 ($165) and will take around 3h 40m.

The distance between Calais and Antibes is around 964km (599 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 910km (565 miles)

It takes around 8h 40m to get from Calais and Antibes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Antibes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Antibes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €165 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Antibes. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Antibes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Antibes. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 8h 40m, 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 Calais and Antibes. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Antibes. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Antibes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Antibes. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Calais and Antibes. The distance is around 1,207km (750 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Antibes is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

How do I get from Calais to Antibes

Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Antibes

Transport options from Calais to Antibes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 40m
€165($165)
4 times a week964km (599 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 55m
€190($190)
4 times a week1,020km (634 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 20m
€225($225)
4 times a week1,077km (669 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane4h 45m
€210($210)
every 3 hours1,041km (647 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane5h 35m
€205($205)
4 times a week1,154km (717 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres + 1 similar
8hrs
€255($255)
every 4 hours1,285km (798 miles)
Train8h 40m
€225($225)
4 times a day1,251km (777 miles)
Train and Bus
10h 15m
€225($225)
every 20 mins1,266km (786 miles)
Drive
10h 60m
€160($160)
on demand1,207km (750 miles)

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Airports near Antibes

The following major airports near Antibes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Antibes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Antibes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Antibes