What is the cheapest way to get from Alsace to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Calais is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alsace to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Calais is to drive which takes 6h 18m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Calais. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Calais Ville via Strasbourg and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Alsace to Calais?

The distance between Alsace and Calais is 772 km. The road distance is 580 km.

How do I travel from Alsace to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Alsace to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs €100 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Alsace to Calais?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Alsace to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Calais train from?

Alsace to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Scherwiller station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Calais?

The best way to get from Alsace to Calais is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Alsace to Calais train arrive?

Alsace to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Calais is 580 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Alsace to Calais.

How do I get a train ticket from Alsace to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1026+ hotels available in Calais.

Alsace to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Alsace to Calais by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 30m
€109–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Liège Guilleminsbus N831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Liege to Calaisbus
11h 45m
€53–70
Drive 580 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Calaiscar 580 km
6h 18m
€88–127
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Selestat to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 47m
€115–268
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
12h 31m
€55–114

Alsace to Calais by train and foot

14Weekly Services

7h 30mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 772.1 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Alsace, France and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Calais Ville via Strasbourg, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to Calais via Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, Liège Guillemins, and Liege in around 11h 45m.

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