The distance between Le Mans and Calais is around 423km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Le Mans 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 Calais → Le Mans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville.
Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 then take the bus to Gare du Nord then take the train to Calais Ville.
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There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Calais by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Le Mans and Calais is around 423km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 349km (217 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Le Mans and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Calais is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Calais. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Le Mans to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
TGV inOui run train services between Le Mans and Calais. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Le Mans and Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Le Mans and Calais. The distance is around 423km (263 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 35m | €135($135) | 5 times a week | 576km (358 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 55m | €110($110) | 5 times a day | 505km (314 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 20m | €70($70) | 5 times a week | 537km (334 miles) |
Bus to Lille, Train | 7h 35m | €48($48) | 4 times a week | 545km (339 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | €57($57) | on demand | 423km (263 miles) |
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The following major airports near Calais offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.