The average train between Nice and Calais takes 15h 1m and the fastest train takes 9h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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 Nice and Calais. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 4:58 PM which arrives into Calais at 3:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 15h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Nice to Calais. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Calais station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.
Nice to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nice Ville station.
Nice to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Book your Nice to Calais train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Nice and Calais is 902.7 km. The road distance is 1,317 km.
You can take a train from Nice Ville to Calais Ville via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Calais Frethun in around 9h 59m.