How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Calais, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Calais is around 672km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 CalaisLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Amiens then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance672km (418 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Calais

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Calais is around 672km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 563km (350 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Calais is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Calais. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and Lille Flandres. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Calais. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 4h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Calais. The distance is around 672km (418 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 35m
€245($245)
twice a week805km (500 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane6h 50m
€170($170)
twice a week1,131km (703 miles)
Train
6h 15m
€150($150)
twice daily831km (517 miles)
Train and Bus
11h 55m
€73($73)
once daily815km (506 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€120($120)
on demand672km (418 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