How to travel from Cannes to Calais, France
The distance between Cannes and Calais is around 972km (604 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Cannes to Calais 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 Calais → Cannes if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€180($180)
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4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon and then to Calais Ville.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€225($225)
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Lille then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€90($90)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Calais
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cannes to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Cannes and Calais is around 972km (604 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 910km (565 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Cannes and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cannes to Calais is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Calais. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Cannes and Calais. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8h 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 Cannes and Calais. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Calais. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Calais is Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Calais. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Cannes and Calais. The distance is around 1,198km (744 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 Cannes to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Calais
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 25m | €180($180) | 5 times a week | 972km (604 miles) |
| Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train | 3h 55m | €205($205) | 5 times a week | 1,027km (638 miles) |
| Fly to Brussels (BRU), train | 4h 10m | €245($245) | 5 times a week | 1,084km (674 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), train | 4h 60m | €210($210) | every 3 hours | 1,049km (652 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 15m | €205($205) | 5 times a week | 1,146km (712 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 8h 20m | €225($225) | every 20 mins | 1,235km (767 miles) |
| Train via Paris Gare De Lyon | 8h 35m | €225($225) | 5 times a day | 1,240km (771 miles) |
Bus and Train | 16h 20m | €90($90) | 5 times a week | 1,291km (802 miles) |
Drive | 10h 55m | €160($160) | on demand | 1,198km (744 miles) |
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Airports near Calais
The following major airports near Calais offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lille Airport (LIL)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Calais
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 167km (104 miles) from Calais
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 223km (138 miles) from Calais