How to travel from Nice to Calais, France
The distance between Nice and Calais is around 956km (594 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Nice to Calais by plane, train, 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 → Nice if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train via Paris Gare De Lyon
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€255($255)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Marseille and then to Lille then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration17h 5m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Calais
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nice to Calais by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 17h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Nice and Calais is around 956km (594 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 903km (561 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Nice and Calais by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Calais is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Calais. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nice and Calais. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8h 55m, 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 Nice and Calais. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Calais. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Nice and Calais. The distance is around 1,225km (761 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Calais is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Calais
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 20m | €180($180) | 5 times a week | 956km (594 miles) |
| Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train | 3h 45m | €205($205) | 5 times a week | 1,011km (628 miles) |
| Fly to Brussels (BRU), train | 4hrs | €245($245) | 5 times a week | 1,067km (663 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), train | 4h 50m | €210($210) | every 3 hours | 1,032km (641 miles) |
Train via Paris Gare De Lyon + 2 similar | 8h 30m | €255($255) | 5 times a day | 1,305km (811 miles) |
| Train | 8h 55m | €225($225) | every 20 mins | 1,266km (787 miles) |
| Train via Paris Gare De Lyon | 9h 10m | €225($225) | 5 times a day | 1,271km (790 miles) |
Bus and Train | 17h 5m | €115($115) | 5 times a week | 1,318km (819 miles) |
Drive | 11h 10m | €165($165) | on demand | 1,225km (761 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.
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