How to travel from Calais to Paris, France

The distance between Calais and Paris is around 288km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Calais to Paris 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 and then to Paris Nord.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Drive

Drive to Porte Maillot.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance288km (179 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Paris

There are several options for getting from Calais to Paris by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Calais and Paris is around 288km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Calais and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Paris is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Paris. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Calais and Paris with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Paris. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Paris. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Calais and Paris with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 45m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Calais and Paris. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 45m 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 Paris. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Paris. The distance is around 288km (179 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Calais to Paris

Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Paris

Transport options from Calais to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Lille Flandres + 2 similar
2h 20m
€73($73)
every 3 hours327km (203 miles)
Train2h 55m
€45($45)
4 times a day293km (182 miles)
Train via Amiens3h 10m
€49($49)
every 3 hours293km (182 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
€15($15)
once daily342km (213 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€39($39)
on demand288km (179 miles)

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Airports near Paris

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris