How to travel from Strasbourg to Calais, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Calais is around 528km (328 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Strasbourg 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 CalaisStrasbourg if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €440($440)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Liège Guillemins and then to Lille then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance618km (384 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Calais

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €440 ($440).

The distance between Strasbourg and Calais is around 528km (328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 498km (310 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Strasbourg and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Calais is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €440 ($440).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Calais. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Strasbourg to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

TGV inOui run train services between Strasbourg and Calais. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Strasbourg and Calais. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strasbourg to Calais. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Strasbourg and Calais. The distance is around 618km (384 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Calais

Transport options from Strasbourg to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
€440($440)
5 times a week528km (328 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), train2h 55m
€320($320)
5 times a week587km (364 miles)
Train
3h 30m
€160($160)
5 times a week729km (453 miles)
Bus and Train
8h 40m
€78($78)
4 times a week695km (432 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€83($83)
on demand618km (384 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