How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Calais, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Calais is around 653km (406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train via Nantes

Take the train to Nantes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Train to Nantes, bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Paris and then to Calais - City ??Hall.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance653km (406 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Calais

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Calais is around 653km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 505km (314 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Calais is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Calais. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv and Paris Nord. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Calais. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 25m, 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-Nazaire and Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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-Nazaire and Calais. The distance is around 653km (406 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 45m
€235($235)
twice a week757km (470 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 55m
€250($250)
twice a week866km (538 miles)
Train via Nantes + 1 similar
5h 45m
€150($150)
every 3 hours783km (487 miles)
Train6h 25m
€130($130)
twice a week748km (465 miles)
Train to Nantes, bus + 1 similar
10h 40m
€50($50)
once daily786km (489 miles)
Train and Bus11h 5m
€66($66)
once daily766km (476 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€115($115)
on demand653km (406 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