How to travel from Marseille to Calais, France
The distance between Marseille and Calais is around 954km (593 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Marseille 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 → Marseille if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Lille-Flandres and then to Calais Ville.
- Duration5h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Lille then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Calais
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Marseille to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Marseille and Calais is around 954km (593 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 892km (554 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Marseille and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Marseille to Calais is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Calais. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille-Flandres. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Marseille and Calais. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Marseille and Calais. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Calais. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 5m.
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 Marseille and Calais. The distance is around 1,068km (664 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Calais
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 5m | €170($170) | 5 times a week | 954km (593 miles) |
| Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train | 3h 40m | €275($275) | 5 times a week | 987km (613 miles) |
| Fly to Brussels (BRU), train | 4hrs | €240($240) | 5 times a week | 1,085km (674 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), train | 4h 40m | €245($245) | every 20 mins | 1,002km (622 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 10m | €240($240) | 5 times a week | 1,180km (733 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 45m | €190($190) | once daily | 1,058km (657 miles) |
| Train via Paris Gare De Lyon | 6h 20m | €195($195) | 5 times a day | 1,048km (651 miles) |
| Train via Lille Flandres | 6h 30m | €190($190) | once a week | 1,072km (666 miles) |
Bus and Train | 14h 15m | €100($100) | 5 times a week | 1,114km (692 miles) |
Drive | 9h 40m | €145($145) | on demand | 1,068km (664 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