The average train between Calais and Basque Country takes 12h 45m and the fastest train takes 9h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Basque Country. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Calais and Basque Country. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 6:29 PM which arrives into Basque Country at 12:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 12h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Calais to Basque Country? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Basque Country station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
Calais to Basque Country train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Basque Country train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hendaye station.
The distance between Calais and Basque Country is 945.9 km. The road distance is 1,124 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Amara-Donostia via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 10h 13m.