How to travel from Reims to Calais, France

The distance between Reims and Calais is around 265km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Reims 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 Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lille Bus Station Europe then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance265km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Calais

There are several options for getting from Reims to Calais by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Reims and Calais is around 265km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 244km (152 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Reims and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Calais is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Calais. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV and Lille Europe. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Reims and Calais. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Reims and Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 2h 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 Reims and Calais. The distance is around 265km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Reims to Calais

Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Calais

Transport options from Reims to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
€140($140)
5 times a week436km (271 miles)
Train via Laon4h 15m
€95($95)
every 3 hours322km (200 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
€40($40)
5 times a week472km (293 miles)
Bus to Lille Bus Station Europe, Train5h 60m
€20($20)
5 times a week467km (290 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€36($36)
on demand265km (165 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