How to travel from Calais to Le Havre, France

The distance between Calais and Le Havre is around 273km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Calais to Le Havre by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Le HavreCalais if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Amiens then Rouen Rive Droite and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance273km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from Calais to Le Havre by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).

The distance between Calais and Le Havre is around 273km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 204km (127 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Calais and Le Havre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Le Havre is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Le Havre, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Le Havre. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amiens and Rouen Rive Droite. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Le Havre. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4hrs, 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 Le Havre. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Calais to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Calais and Le Havre. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 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 Le Havre. We recommend that you take the train to Amiens then Rouen Rive Droite and then to Le Havre. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Le Havre. The distance is around 273km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Le Havre is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

How do I get from Calais to Le Havre

Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Le Havre

Transport options from Calais to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
€60($60)
5 times a day369km (229 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
€29($29)
once daily434km (269 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€49($49)
on demand273km (170 miles)

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Airports near Le Havre

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Le Havre
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Le Havre
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Le Havre