How to travel from Paris to Calais, France

The distance between Paris and Calais is around 289km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Paris 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 Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)

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Bus

Take the bus to Calais - City ??Hall.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance289km (180 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Calais

There are several options for getting from Paris to Calais by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Paris and Calais is around 289km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Paris and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Calais is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Calais. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Paris to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Paris and Calais. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Paris and Calais. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Calais with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4h 20m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Paris and Calais. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Paris and Calais. The distance is around 289km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).

How do I get from Paris to Calais

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Calais

Transport options from Paris to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 15m
€73($73)
every 2 hours327km (203 miles)
Train via Amiens3h 15m
€49($49)
every 2 hours293km (182 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
€15($15)
twice daily335km (208 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€39($39)
on demand289km (180 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