How to travel from Carcassonne to Calais, France
The distance between Carcassonne and Calais is around 983km (611 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Carcassonne 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 → Carcassonne if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€210($210)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville.
- Duration7h 5m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€255($255)
2 similiar routes
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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.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€85($85)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Calais
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).
The distance between Carcassonne and Calais is around 983km (611 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 861km (535 miles)
It takes around 7h 5m to get from Carcassonne and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Calais is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €210 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Calais. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Lille Europe. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Carcassonne and Calais. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 7h 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 Carcassonne and Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Carcassonne and Calais. The distance is around 1,054km (655 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around €255 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Calais
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4hrs | €210($210) | 5 times a week | 1,004km (624 miles) |
| Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane | 4h 35m | €225($225) | 5 times a week | 1,016km (632 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 60m | €405($405) | every 3 hours | 983km (611 miles) |
| Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane | 4h 60m | €290($290) | 5 times a week | 1,171km (728 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 4h 30m | €200($200) | 5 times a week | 1,059km (658 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 7h 5m | €255($255) | 5 times a week | 1,220km (758 miles) |
| Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch | 7h 60m | €240($240) | twice a week | 1,207km (750 miles) |
| Train via Paris Austerlitz | 12h 35m | €185($185) | 3 times a week | 1,105km (687 miles) |
Bus and Train | 13h 20m | €85($85) | 5 times a week | 1,097km (682 miles) |
Drive | 9h 45m | €140($140) | on demand | 1,054km (655 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Carcassonne and Calais
Train operators
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Bus companies
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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