How to travel from Nancy to Calais, France

The distance between Nancy and Calais is around 477km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nancy to Calais by train, bus 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 Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Liège Guillemins and then to Lille then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance477km (297 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nancy and Calais

There are several options for getting from Nancy to Calais by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Nancy and Calais is around 477km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 399km (248 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Nancy and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nancy to Calais is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Nancy and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nancy and Calais. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nancy to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV and Lille Europe. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nancy and Calais. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 3hrs, 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 Nancy and Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nancy to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Nancy and Calais. The distance is around 477km (297 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nancy to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

How do I get from Nancy to Calais

Compare travel optionsbetween Nancy and Calais

Transport options from Nancy to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
€165($165)
3 times a week618km (384 miles)
Train via Paris l'Est4h 45m
€125($125)
5 times a day622km (386 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
7h 30m
€73($73)
4 times a week599km (373 miles)
Train and Bus9hrs
€66($66)
3 times a week716km (445 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€64($64)
on demand477km (297 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