How to travel from Perpignan to Calais, France
The distance between Perpignan and Calais is around 998km (620 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Perpignan 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 → Perpignan if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€305($305)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€210($210)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Carcassonne then Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Calais - City ??Hall.
- Duration16hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€49($49)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Calais
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).
The distance between Perpignan and Calais is around 998km (620 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 921km (572 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Perpignan and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Calais is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Calais. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Paris Nord and Lille Flandres. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Calais. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Perpignan and Calais. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Perpignan to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Carcassonne and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Calais. Buses run once daily and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Calais. We recommend that you fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Perpignan and Calais. The distance is around 1,133km (704 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Calais
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 3h 10m | €305($305) | 5 times a week | 998km (620 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), train | 4h 45m | €355($355) | every 2 hours | 1,023km (636 miles) |
| Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane | 4h 50m | €325($325) | 5 times a week | 1,092km (678 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 25m | €270($270) | 5 times a week | 1,126km (700 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 6hrs | €205($205) | 5 times a week | 1,266km (787 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 4h 35m | €225($225) | 5 times a week | 1,110km (690 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 55m | €215($215) | 5 times a week | 1,035km (643 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 25m | €210($210) | 5 times a day | 1,223km (760 miles) |
| Train via Lille Europe | 8h 50m | €185($185) | twice a week | 1,227km (762 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 16hrs | €49($49) | once daily | 1,224km (761 miles) |
| Bus via Lille | 17h 50m | €65($65) | once daily | 1,233km (766 miles) |
Drive | 10h 25m | €205($205) | on demand | 1,133km (704 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Perpignan and Calais
Airlines
Transavia France
Bus companies
Flibco
Réseau régional - Oise
Train operators
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