The average train between Lyon and Calais takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Calais. 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 Lyon and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lyon to Calais? 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 Lyon to Calais. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Calais station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Lyon to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Lyon to Calais train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Trenitalia.
The distance between Lyon and Calais is 619.2 km. The road distance is 748 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Calais Ville via Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 33m.