How to travel from Le Havre to Calais, France

The distance between Le Havre and Calais is around 274km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Le Havre to Calais by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Rouen Rive Droite then Amiens and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance274km (171 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Calais

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Calais by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Le Havre and Calais is around 274km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 204km (127 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Le Havre and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Calais is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Havre and Calais. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rouen Rive Droite and Amiens. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Le Havre and Calais. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Le Havre and Calais. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Le Havre and Calais. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Rouen Rive Droite then Amiens and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Le Havre and Calais. The distance is around 274km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

How do I get from Le Havre to Calais

Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Calais

Transport options from Le Havre to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
€60($60)
5 times a day369km (229 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€29($29)
once daily434km (270 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€50($50)
on demand274km (171 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