How to travel from Chamonix to Calais, France

The distance between Chamonix and Calais is around 881km (547 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chamonix 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 CalaisChamonix if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Geneva and then to Lille Bus Station Europe then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance892km (554 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Calais

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Chamonix and Calais is around 881km (547 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 670km (416 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Chamonix and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Calais is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Calais. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet and Lille Europe. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Calais. Trains depart once a week and will take around 8h 10m, 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 Chamonix and Calais. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Calais. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 5h 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 Chamonix and Calais. The distance is around 892km (554 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

How do I get from Chamonix to Calais

Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Calais

Transport options from Chamonix to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
5h 25m
€255($255)
5 times a week903km (561 miles)
Train
8h 10m
€215($215)
once a week912km (567 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
10h 10m
€50($50)
twice a week881km (547 miles)
Bus to Paris, train12h 25m
€77($77)
5 times a week976km (606 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€120($120)
on demand892km (554 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.

LIL
Lille Airport (LIL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Calais
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Calais
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
223km (138 miles) from Calais