How to travel from Toulon to Calais, France

The distance between Toulon and Calais is around 1,027km (638 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Toulon 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 CalaisToulon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Multiple operators

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Train via Marseille St Charles

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)

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Bus

Take the bus to Aix en Provence - La Beauvalle then Lille and then to Calais - City ??Hall.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance1,133km (704 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Calais

There are several options for getting from Toulon to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 15h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Toulon and Calais is around 1,027km (638 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 923km (574 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Toulon and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulon to Calais is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and Calais. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulon to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Toulon and Calais. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Toulon and Calais. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulon to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aix en Provence - La Beauvalle, Aix-en-Provence and Lille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 10m.

Zou! LER, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Toulon and Calais. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon to Calais. We recommend that you fly from Toulon/Hyeres (TLN) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Toulon and Calais. The distance is around 1,133km (704 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Transport options from Toulon to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane + 6 similar
4h 25m
€190($190)
5 times a week1,027km (638 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
€245($245)
every 2 hours1,065km (662 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane4h 50m
€290($290)
5 times a week1,060km (659 miles)
Train and Plane5h 10m
€245($245)
5 times a week1,113km (692 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane5h 15m
€355($355)
5 times a week1,158km (720 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane5h 55m
€285($285)
5 times a day1,075km (668 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 55m
€180($180)
5 times a week1,116km (694 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles + 1 similar
6h 45m
€170($170)
twice daily1,134km (705 miles)
Train7h 15m
€175($175)
4 times a day1,110km (690 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 10m
€39($39)
once daily1,177km (732 miles)
Bus via Lille16h 15m
€65($65)
once daily1,183km (735 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
€205($205)
on demand1,133km (704 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