How to travel from Calais to Bayonne, France

The distance between Calais and Bayonne is around 1,002km (623 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Calais to Bayonne 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 BayonneCalais if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Lille Flandres, plane

Take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Lille Flandres then Massy Tgv and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance1,048km (651 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Calais to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Calais and Bayonne is around 1,002km (623 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 866km (538 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Calais and Bayonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Bayonne. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres and Massy Tgv. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Bayonne. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 6h 50m, 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 Calais and Bayonne. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Calais to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Calais and Bayonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Bayonne. The distance is around 1,048km (651 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Bayonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Bayonne

Transport options from Calais to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lille Flandres, plane + 3 similar
4hrs
€240($240)
every 2 hours1,002km (623 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane4h 30m
€290($290)
every 2 hours1,012km (629 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€340($340)
every 2 hours1,257km (781 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane5h 20m
€180($180)
every 4 hours1,012km (629 miles)
Train
6h 50m
€195($195)
3 times a week1,102km (685 miles)
Bus
14h 20m
€60($60)
twice daily1,104km (686 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
€190($190)
on demand1,048km (651 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

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

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne