The average train between Calais and Italy takes 22h 26m and the fastest train takes 21h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Italy. 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 twice daily between Calais and Italy. The earliest departure is at 11:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Italy at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 22h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Italy. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Italy station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 26m.
Calais to Italy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Italy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Calais to Italy train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Italy is 1,235.5 km. The road distance is 1,772 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Roma Termini via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 36m.