How to travel from Grenoble to Calais, France

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.

8 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out CalaisGrenoble if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
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Train

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Lille then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance869km (540 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Calais

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Calais

Transport options from Grenoble to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 25m
€280($280)
5 times a week793km (493 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane3h 55m
€275($275)
5 times a week836km (520 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane4h 15m
€280($280)
5 times a week921km (572 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6hrs
€165($165)
5 times a day855km (531 miles)
Train via Paris Gare de Lyon6hrs
€165($165)
5 times a day851km (529 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6h 20m
€230($230)
5 times a day860km (534 miles)
Bus and Train
11h 15m
€90($90)
5 times a week903km (561 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
€115($115)
on demand869km (540 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