How to travel from Calais to Toulon, France

The distance between Calais and Toulon is around 1,020km (634 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Calais to Toulon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Lille Flandres, plane

Take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Toulon/Hyeres (TLN).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Flandres then Marseille St Charles and then to Toulon.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Toulon.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Drive

Drive to Toulon.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance1,132km (704 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Toulon

There are several options for getting from Calais to Toulon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 16h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Calais and Toulon is around 1,020km (634 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 923km (574 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Calais and Toulon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Toulon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Toulon, if you exclude driving, is to 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 Toulon. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Toulon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Toulon. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Toulon. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Calais to Toulon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 15m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Calais and Toulon. Buses run twice daily and take around 16h 15m 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 Toulon. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Toulon. instead which will take 5h 45m.

The closest major airport to Toulon is Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Toulon. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Toulon. The distance is around 1,132km (704 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Toulon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Toulon

Transport options from Calais to Toulon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lille Flandres, plane + 4 similar
4h 40m
€240($240)
every 2 hours1,065km (662 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane5hrs
€170($170)
5 times a day1,020km (634 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane5h 25m
€270($270)
5 times a day1,055km (655 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
€230($230)
every 2 hours1,106km (687 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane5h 50m
€335($335)
5 times a day1,153km (716 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
€170($170)
every 20 mins1,134km (705 miles)
Train via Paris Nord7hrs
€175($175)
4 times a day1,110km (690 miles)
Bus
16h 15m
€65($65)
twice daily1,182km (735 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
€205($205)
on demand1,132km (704 miles)

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Airports near Toulon

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

TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Toulon
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Toulon
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Toulon