How to travel from Nantes to Calais, France

The distance between Nantes and Calais is around 597km (371 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nantes 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 CalaisNantes if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance597km (371 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Calais

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Nantes and Calais is around 597km (371 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 484km (300 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Nantes and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Calais is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Calais. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Denfert-Rochereau, Gare du Nord and Lille Flandres. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nantes and Calais. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Nantes and Calais. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles, Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Lille. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Nantes and Calais. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Calais. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Nantes and Calais. The distance is around 597km (371 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Calais

Transport options from Nantes to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
€160($160)
5 times a week643km (399 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train3hrs
€240($240)
5 times a week694km (431 miles)
Train
4h 55m
€150($150)
every 2 hours719km (446 miles)
Bus
9h 55m
€42($42)
twice a week730km (454 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€80($80)
on demand597km (371 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