How to travel from Versailles to Calais, France

The distance between Versailles and Calais is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Versailles to Calais by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CalaisVersailles if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to St Michel Nd Rer C then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris Beauvais Airport and then to Gare routière then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance299km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Calais

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Calais by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Versailles and Calais is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 240km (149 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Versailles and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Calais is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Calais. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Michel Nd Rer C, Paris Nord and Lille Flandres. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

Transilien, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Versailles and Calais. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Versailles and Calais. We recommend that you drive to Calais. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to St Michel Nd Rer C then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Versailles and Calais. The distance is around 299km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €87 ($87).

How do I get from Versailles to Calais

Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Calais

Transport options from Versailles to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 60m
€87($87)
every 3 hours351km (218 miles)
Train to Calais Ville3h 55m
€58($58)
5 times a day320km (199 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€59($59)
every 2 hours328km (204 miles)
Bus to Lille, Train5h 10m
€58($58)
5 times a week367km (228 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€40($40)
on demand299km (186 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