How to travel from Menton to Calais, France
The distance between Menton and Calais is around 981km (610 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Menton to Calais by train, plane, 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 → Menton if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train via Paris Gare De Lyon
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€260($260)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Lille then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration17h 50m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Calais
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Menton to Calais by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 17h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Menton and Calais is around 981km (610 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 904km (562 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Menton and Calais by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Menton to Calais is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Calais. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Menton and Calais. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 9h 50m, 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 Menton and Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Menton and Calais. The distance is around 1,257km (781 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Calais is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Calais
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 10m | €190($190) | 5 times a week | 981km (610 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 35m | €215($215) | 5 times a week | 1,036km (644 miles) |
| Fly to Brussels (BRU), train | 4h 55m | €250($250) | 5 times a week | 1,093km (679 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), train | 5h 40m | €215($215) | every 3 hours | 1,057km (657 miles) |
Train via Paris Gare De Lyon + 2 similar | 9h 10m | €260($260) | 5 times a day | 1,329km (826 miles) |
| Train | 9h 50m | €230($230) | 5 times a day | 1,295km (805 miles) |
| Train via Paris Gare de Lyon | 10h 35m | €225($225) | every 20 mins | 1,299km (807 miles) |
Bus and Train | 17h 50m | €95($95) | 5 times a week | 1,372km (852 miles) |
Drive | 11h 30m | €170($170) | on demand | 1,257km (781 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Menton and Calais
Airlines
Air Corsica
Train operators
Thello
Eurostar
Bus companies
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