How to travel from Montpellier to Calais, France

The distance between Montpellier and Calais is around 934km (580 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Montpellier 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 CalaisMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Lille then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)
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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance1,032km (641 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Calais

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €84 ($84) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Montpellier and Calais is around 934km (580 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 830km (516 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Montpellier and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Calais is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €84 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Calais. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Calais. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Montpellier and Calais. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Calais. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Montpellier and Calais. The distance is around 1,032km (641 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

How do I get from Montpellier to Calais

Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Calais

Transport options from Montpellier to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 35m
€255($255)
5 times a week934km (580 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), train4h 45m
€210($210)
every 3 hours945km (587 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 30m
€170($170)
4 times a week1,078km (670 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 20m
€145($145)
twice daily976km (606 miles)
Bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport, plane and train5h 25m
€245($245)
4 times a week1,210km (752 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 30m
€190($190)
twice a week1,060km (659 miles)
Train via Lille-Flandres6h 30m
€190($190)
twice a week1,051km (653 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 50m
€84($84)
5 times a week1,086km (675 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
€140($140)
on demand1,032km (641 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