How to travel from Calais to Megeve, France

The distance between Calais and Megeve is around 725km (450 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Calais to Megeve by train, car, plane and bus. 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 Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Albertville.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Sallanches Combloux Megeve.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Megève.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Distance879km (546 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Megeve

There are several options for getting from Calais to Megeve by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €165 ($165) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Calais and Megeve is around 725km (450 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 667km (414 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Calais and Megeve by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Megeve is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Megeve, if you exclude driving, is to take the train 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 Megeve. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Megeve. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe and Sallanches Combloux Megeve. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Megeve. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Megeve. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Sallanches. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Megeve. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Albertville. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Megeve is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 120km (75 miles) from Megeve. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Megeve. The distance is around 879km (546 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Megeve is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

How do I get from Calais to Megeve

Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Megeve

Transport options from Calais to Megeve
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
5h 10m
€305($305)
3 times a week850km (528 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane and bus3h 60m
€170($170)
4 times a week725km (450 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane and bus4h 20m
€275($275)
4 times a week793km (493 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 45m
€195($195)
4 times a week837km (520 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane and bus5h 15m
€180($180)
4 times a day819km (509 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane and bus5h 55m
€265($265)
4 times a week1,165km (724 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 20m
€165($165)
once a week901km (560 miles)
Train via Paris Nord8h 20m
€165($165)
twice a week873km (542 miles)
Drive
7h 60m
€120($120)
on demand879km (546 miles)

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Airports near Megeve

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Megeve
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
160km (99 miles) from Megeve
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Megeve