How to travel from Lille to Calais, France

The distance between Lille and Calais is around 108km (67 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 46min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Lille to Calais by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration46min
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Distance110km (68 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Calais

There are several options for getting from Lille to Calais by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 46min.

The distance between Lille and Calais is around 108km (67 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 92km (57 miles)

It takes around 46min to get from Lille and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Calais is to take the train which takes around 46min and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Calais. It typically takes around 46min and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lille and Calais with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 46min.

TGV inOui run train services between Lille and Calais. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 46min, 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 Lille and Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 46min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 46min.

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 Lille and Calais. The distance is around 110km (68 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 46min and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Transport options from Lille to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
46min
€40($40)
every 3 hours108km (67 miles)
Drive
1h 5m
€15($15)
on demand110km (68 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