How to travel from Saint-Malo to Calais, France
The distance between Saint-Malo and Calais is around 513km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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 → Saint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Pontchaillou, plane
Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€275($275)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train via Rennes
Take the train to Rennes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Lille then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€76($76)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Calais
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).
The distance between Saint-Malo and Calais is around 513km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 378km (235 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Saint-Malo and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Calais is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €275 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Calais. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Gare du Nord. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Malo and Calais. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Saint-Malo and Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 5hrs.
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-Malo and Calais. The distance is around 513km (319 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Calais
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Pontchaillou, plane + 2 similar | 4hrs | €275($275) | 5 times a week | 730km (454 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane | 4h 50m | €265($265) | 5 times a week | 873km (542 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5hrs | €240($240) | 5 times a week | 1,344km (835 miles) |
Train via Rennes + 1 similar | 5h 10m | €180($180) | every 3 hours | 769km (478 miles) |
| Train | 6h 20m | €145($145) | every 20 mins | 740km (460 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 9h 30m | €76($76) | 4 times a week | 746km (464 miles) |
| Bus to Gare Routière, train | 10h 10m | €57($57) | 4 times a week | 677km (421 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | €69($69) | on demand | 513km (319 miles) |
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Train operators
Airlines
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