How to travel from Orleans to Calais, France

The distance between Orleans and Calais is around 417km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Orleans 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.

👋 Also check out CalaisOrleans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Paris Austerlitz

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance417km (259 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Calais

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Calais by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Orleans and Calais is around 417km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 339km (211 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Orleans and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Calais is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Calais. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Gare d'Austerlitz and Gare du Nord. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Orleans and Calais. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Orleans and Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 4h 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 Orleans and Calais. The distance is around 417km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

How do I get from Orleans to Calais

Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Calais

Transport options from Orleans to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Paris Austerlitz + 1 similar
3h 45m
€105($105)
every 3 hours458km (284 miles)
Train4h 20m
€75($75)
5 times a day426km (264 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 5m
€69($69)
5 times a week457km (284 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€56($56)
on demand417km (259 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