How to travel from Metz to Calais, France

The distance between Metz and Calais is around 461km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Metz 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 CalaisMetz if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ghent Pr. Clementinalaan then Lille Boulevard de Turin and then to Calais - City ??Hall.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance461km (286 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Calais

There are several options for getting from Metz to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Metz and Calais is around 461km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 370km (230 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Metz and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Calais is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Calais. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Paris Nord and Lille Flandres. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Calais. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Metz and Calais. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ghent Pr. Clementinalaan and Lille Boulevard de Turin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Union Ivkoni, Flibco and Blablabus run regular bus services between Metz and Calais. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Metz and Calais. The distance is around 461km (286 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Calais

Transport options from Metz to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
€130($130)
every 20 mins641km (398 miles)
Train and Plane
4hrs
€180($180)
5 times a week655km (407 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
€37($37)
once daily511km (318 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€83($83)
on demand461km (286 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