The distance between Grenoble and Calais is around 793km (493 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Grenoble 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.
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Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.
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Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Calais Ville.
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Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Lille then take the train to Calais Ville.
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There are several options for getting from Grenoble 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 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).
The distance between Grenoble and Calais is around 793km (493 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 703km (437 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Grenoble and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Calais is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble 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.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Calais. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble 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 6hrs.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Grenoble and Calais. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Grenoble and Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Grenoble and Calais. The distance is around 869km (540 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 25m | €280($280) | 5 times a week | 793km (493 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 3h 55m | €275($275) | 5 times a week | 836km (520 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 4h 15m | €280($280) | 5 times a week | 921km (572 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 6hrs | €165($165) | 5 times a day | 855km (531 miles) |
Train via Paris Gare de Lyon | 6hrs | €165($165) | 5 times a day | 851km (529 miles) |
Train via Lyon Part Dieu | 6h 20m | €230($230) | 5 times a day | 860km (534 miles) |
Bus and Train | 11h 15m | €90($90) | 5 times a week | 903km (561 miles) |
Drive | 7h 45m | €115($115) | on demand | 869km (540 miles) |
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The following major airports near Calais offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.