How to travel from Calais to Nancy, France

The distance between Calais and Nancy is around 477km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Calais to Nancy by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Lille Flandres

Take the train to Lille Flandres then Meuse Tgv and then to Nancy.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lille Flandres then take the bus to Metz Central Bus Station then take the train to Nancy.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance477km (296 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Calais to Nancy by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Calais and Nancy is around 477km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 399km (248 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Calais and Nancy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Nancy is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Nancy. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres, Paris Nord and Paris l'Est. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Nancy. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres then Meuse Tgv and then to Nancy. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres then Paris Nord and then to Nancy. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Nancy. The distance is around 477km (296 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Nancy is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

How do I get from Calais to Nancy

Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Nancy

Transport options from Calais to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Lille Flandres + 1 similar
3h 55m
€150($150)
once daily613km (381 miles)
Train4h 5m
€155($155)
every 3 hours655km (407 miles)
Train and Bus
9h 10m
€65($65)
3 times a week714km (444 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€64($64)
on demand477km (296 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy