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.
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 Calais → Valence if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.
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Take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.
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Take the bus to Lille then take the train to Calais Ville.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 50m | €280($280) | 5 times a week | 775km (481 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 3h 25m | €275($275) | 5 times a week | 818km (508 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 3h 45m | €280($280) | 5 times a week | 903km (561 miles) |
Train via Lille Flandres + 2 similar | 5h 30m | €165($165) | twice a week | 861km (535 miles) |
Train via Lille-Flandres | 5h 30m | €165($165) | twice a week | 852km (529 miles) |
Train | 5h 35m | €165($165) | every 20 mins | 837km (520 miles) |
Bus and Train | 11h 25m | €85($85) | 5 times a week | 902km (560 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | €115($115) | on demand | 862km (535 miles) |
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The following major airports near Calais offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.