How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Calais, France

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Calais is around 1,021km (634 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 CalaisSaint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris Charles de Gaulle and then to Calais - City ??Hall.

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance1,071km (666 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Calais

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 17h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Calais is around 1,021km (634 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 882km (548 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Calais is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Calais. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv and Lille Flandres. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Calais. Trains depart once daily 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Calais. It typically takes around 17h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris Charles de Gaulle. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Calais. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Calais. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 4h 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Calais. The distance is around 1,071km (666 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Calais

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), train + 3 similar
3h 45m
€255($255)
5 times a week1,021km (634 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
€355($355)
5 times a week1,277km (793 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), train4h 50m
€290($290)
every 2 hours1,025km (637 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
€200($200)
5 times a week1,037km (645 miles)
Train
7h 25m
€195($195)
once daily1,125km (699 miles)
Bus
17h 30m
€54($54)
once daily1,123km (698 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
€190($190)
on demand1,071km (666 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