How to travel from Calais to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Calais and Verdon Gorge is around 1,066km (662 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Calais to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Verdon GorgeCalais if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Lille Europe, plane and bus

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

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5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Lille Flandres then Paris Nord and then to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €395($395)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille then Aix-en-Provence and then to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lille Europe then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Distance1,107km (688 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Calais to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 16h 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 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Calais and Verdon Gorge is around 1,066km (662 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 869km (540 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Calais and Verdon Gorge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Verdon Gorge is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Calais to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille, Aix-en-Provence, Gare Routière and Riez - Pré de Foire. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.

Blablabus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Calais and Verdon Gorge. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 16h 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 1,107km (688 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Verdon Gorge is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €395 ($395).

How do I get from Calais to Verdon Gorge

Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Calais to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lille Europe, plane and bus + 5 similar
5hrs
€240($240)
5 times a week1,066km (662 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane and bus5h 25m
€330($330)
5 times a week1,101km (684 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 35m
€335($335)
5 times a week1,094km (680 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane and bus5h 50m
€330($330)
5 times a week1,150km (715 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane and bus6hrs
€330($330)
5 times a week1,199km (745 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane and bus6h 20m
€385($385)
5 times a week1,207km (750 miles)
Train
7h 50m
€395($395)
once daily1,271km (790 miles)
Bus
16h 20m
€140($140)
3 times a week1,217km (756 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
7h 15m
€315($315)
5 times a week1,178km (732 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, bus8h 30m
€280($280)
once a week1,172km (728 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, bus8h 30m
€280($280)
once a week1,163km (723 miles)
Drive
10h 55m
€150($150)
on demand1,107km (688 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge