The average train between Paris and Calais takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 Paris and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Calais at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Calais. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Calais station via Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
Paris to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Book your Paris to Calais train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Paris and Calais is 235.7 km. The road distance is 342 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethun every 3 hours. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 1h 56m.