How to travel from Nimes to Calais, France
The distance between Nimes and Calais is around 982km (610 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Nimes 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 Calais → Nimes if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€270($270)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.
- Duration6hrs
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Paris and then to Lille then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Calais
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nimes to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Nimes and Calais is around 982km (610 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 813km (505 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Nimes and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nimes to Calais is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Calais. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes 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 6hrs.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nimes and Calais. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6hrs, 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 Nimes and 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 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes 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 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 Nimes and Calais. The distance is around 1,007km (626 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Calais
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 10m | €270($270) | 5 times a week | 982km (610 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4hrs | €170($170) | 5 times a week | 1,028km (638 miles) |
| Bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport, plane and train | 4h 55m | €240($240) | 5 times a week | 1,159km (720 miles) |
| Bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport, plane and train | 5h 20m | €135($135) | 5 times a week | 1,113km (692 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6hrs | €180($180) | twice a week | 1,010km (628 miles) |
| Train via Paris Gare de Lyon | 6hrs | €185($185) | 5 times a day | 984km (612 miles) |
Bus and Train | 12h 30m | €100($100) | 4 times a week | 1,042km (648 miles) |
Drive | 9h 5m | €135($135) | on demand | 1,007km (626 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nimes and Calais
Train operators
Eurostar
Bus companies
Flibco
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