How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Calais, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Calais is around 676km (420 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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 CalaisClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Calais - City ??Hall.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance708km (440 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Calais

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Calais is around 676km (420 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 583km (362 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Calais is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Calais. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand 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 6h 5m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Calais. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 6h 5m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Calais. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Calais. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Calais. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Calais. The distance is around 708km (440 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Calais

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 45m
€260($260)
5 times a week676km (420 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€335($335)
5 times a week918km (571 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane5h 35m
€245($245)
5 times a week962km (598 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane6hrs
€390($390)
5 times a week1,046km (650 miles)
Train
6h 5m
€180($180)
5 times a week971km (603 miles)
Bus
10h 40m
€40($40)
once daily776km (482 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€125($125)
on demand708km (440 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