How to travel from Dijon to Calais, France

The distance between Dijon and Calais is around 572km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Dijon 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 CalaisDijon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Paris Gare De Lyon

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
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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.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance572km (355 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dijon and Calais

There are several options for getting from Dijon to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Dijon and Calais is around 572km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 465km (289 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Dijon and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dijon to Calais is to take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Dijon and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dijon and Calais. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dijon to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Dijon and Calais. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Dijon and Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dijon to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 4h 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 Dijon and Calais. The distance is around 572km (355 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dijon to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dijon and Calais

Transport options from Dijon to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Paris Gare De Lyon + 2 similar
4hrs
€155($155)
every 3 hours620km (385 miles)
Train4h 35m
€125($125)
5 times a day586km (364 miles)
Train via Paris Gare de Lyon4h 40m
€125($125)
5 times a day582km (362 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 25m
€315($315)
5 times a week893km (555 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 15m
€73($73)
5 times a week640km (398 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€77($77)
on demand572km (355 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