There are 5 ways to get from Alsace to Calais by train (TGV), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Selestat to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 48m€148–251Drive 580 km
cheapest- Drive from Alsace to Calaiscar 580 km
6h 20m€93–134Train, fly
- Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
7h 56m€171–400Train
- Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 3m€135–234Train #2
- Take the train from Selestat to Lorraine Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lorraine Tgv to Lille Europetrain Trn / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 34m€138–222
Alsace to Calais by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Calais is to drive which costs €90 - €140 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Alsace to Calais is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Calais. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Calais Ville via Selestat, Paris Nord and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Alsace and Calais is 812 km. The road distance is 580 km.
The best way to get from Alsace to Calais without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 48m and costs €140 - €260.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Alsace to Calais, including transfers.
Alsace to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Selestat station.
Alsace to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Calais is 580 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Alsace to Calais.
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What companies run services between Alsace, Grand Est, France and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Scherwiller to Calais Ville via Selestat, Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 48m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–270
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Selestat to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Selestat to Lorraine Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Selestat to St Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Scherwiller to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Strasbourg to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lorraine Tgv to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Belgian Railways
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