How to travel from La Rochelle to Calais, France
The distance between La Rochelle and Calais is around 689km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from La Rochelle 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 Calais → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€245($245)
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3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Calais Ville.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€150($150)
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Paris and then to Lille then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€87($87)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Calais
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €87 ($87) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).
The distance between La Rochelle and Calais is around 689km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 577km (359 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from La Rochelle and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Calais is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €87 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Calais. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare du Nord. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Calais. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 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 La Rochelle and Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) 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 La Rochelle and Calais. The distance is around 689km (428 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Calais
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 25m | €245($245) | 5 times a week | 785km (488 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 4h 55m | €280($280) | 5 times a week | 835km (519 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane | 5h 25m | €185($185) | 5 times a week | 1,029km (640 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane | 5h 50m | €295($295) | 5 times a week | 1,048km (651 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 10m | €150($150) | 5 times a day | 762km (474 miles) |
| Train via Poitiers | 6h 30m | €150($150) | twice daily | 766km (476 miles) |
Bus and Train | 10h 45m | €87($87) | 4 times a week | 806km (501 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | €95($95) | on demand | 689km (428 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.
Lille Airport (LIL)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Calais
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 167km (104 miles) from Calais
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 223km (138 miles) from Calais