How to travel from Rouen to Calais, France
The distance between Rouen and Calais is around 210km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Rouen 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 Calais → Rouen if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Amiens and then to Calais Ville.
- Duration3h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€51($51)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Lille then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€59($59)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Calais
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rouen to Calais by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).
The distance between Rouen and Calais is around 210km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Rouen and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rouen to Calais is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €29 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Calais. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amiens. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
SNCF run train services between Rouen and Calais. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Rouen and Calais. We recommend that you drive to Calais. instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Amiens and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 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 Rouen and Calais. The distance is around 210km (131 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Calais
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 15m | €51($51) | every 4 hours | 281km (175 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 35m | €59($59) | 5 times a week | 371km (230 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €29($29) | on demand | 210km (131 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.
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