How to travel from Calais to Gordes, France
The distance between Calais and Gordes is around 1,011km (628 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Calais to Gordes by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gordes → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Cavaillon.
- Duration4h 60m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Avignon TGV.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Gordes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calais to Gordes by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Calais and Gordes is around 1,011km (628 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 822km (511 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Calais and Gordes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Gordes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Gordes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Gordes. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Gordes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres, Avignon TGV and Coustellet route d'Apt - MAUBEC. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Gordes. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Gordes. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Cavaillon. instead which will take 4h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Gordes. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Cavaillon. instead which will take 4h 60m.
The closest major airport to Gordes is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Gordes. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Gordes. The distance is around 1,011km (628 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Gordes is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Gordes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 60m | €170($170) | 4 times a week | 1,057km (657 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 5h 25m | €275($275) | 4 times a week | 1,092km (679 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 5h 55m | €240($240) | 4 times a week | 1,190km (740 miles) |
| Train to Lille Flandres, plane | 6h 10m | €265($265) | 5 times a week | 1,107km (688 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 8h 5m | €225($225) | 4 times a week | 1,284km (798 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 6h 15m | €135($135) | 4 times a week | 1,145km (711 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 10m | €185($185) | 5 times a week | 1,019km (633 miles) |
| Train via Lille Flandres | 7h 25m | €185($185) | 5 times a week | 1,035km (643 miles) |
Drive | 9h 20m | €135($135) | on demand | 1,011km (628 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Calais and Gordes
Airlines
Luxair
Train operators
Eurostar
Bus companies
Flibco
Airports near Gordes
The following major airports near Gordes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Gordes
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from Gordes
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Gordes