How to travel from Valence to Calais, France

The distance between Valence and Calais is around 775km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Valence 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 CalaisValence if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
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Train via Lille Flandres

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

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lille then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance862km (535 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Calais

There are several options for getting from Valence to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).

The distance between Valence and Calais is around 775km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 706km (439 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Valence and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Calais is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Calais. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Valence and Calais. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Valence and Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Valence and Calais. The distance is around 862km (535 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Calais

Transport options from Valence to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 50m
€280($280)
5 times a week775km (481 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane3h 25m
€275($275)
5 times a week818km (508 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane3h 45m
€280($280)
5 times a week903km (561 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres + 2 similar
5h 30m
€165($165)
twice a week861km (535 miles)
Train via Lille-Flandres5h 30m
€165($165)
twice a week852km (529 miles)
Train5h 35m
€165($165)
every 20 mins837km (520 miles)
Bus and Train
11h 25m
€85($85)
5 times a week902km (560 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€115($115)
on demand862km (535 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