There are 4 ways to get from Alsace to Calais by train (TGV) or car
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Train
best- 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 29m€136–242Drive 580 km
cheapest- Drive from Alsace to Calaiscar 580 km
6h 20m€92–132Train via Paris
- 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
7h 41m€142–246Train via Pont-à-Mousson
- 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
8h 4m€137–238
Alsace to Calais by train and bus
Questions & Answers
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 Strasbourg and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Alsace and Calais is 772 km. The road distance is 580 km.
The best way to get from Alsace to Calais without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs €130 - €250.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Alsace to Calais, including transfers.
Alsace to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Scherwiller station.
Alsace to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 29m.
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 Scherwiller to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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