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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Calais is to fly and train which costs €120 - €290 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Calais is to fly and train which takes 8h 53m and costs €140 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Calais. However, there are services departing from Athens Karolou and arriving at Calais via Ruse and Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Athens to Calais?

The distance between Athens and Calais is 2307 km. The road distance is 2930.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Calais without a car is to bus and train via Tirana which takes 39h 26m and costs €210 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Athens to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Calais bus from?

Athens to Calais bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Athens Karolou station.

Where does the Athens to Calais bus arrive?

Athens to Calais bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Calais?

Calais is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 6:11 PM in Athens and 5:11 PM in Calais.

Can I drive from Athens to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Calais is 2931 km. It takes approximately 27h 42m to drive from Athens to Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1294+ hotels available in Calais.

Athens to Calais - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Athens to Calais by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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

Fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane ATH - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
8h 53m
€144–275
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane ATH - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
10h 39m
€97–367
Bus, train via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Namurbus
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
39h 26m
€212–255
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Igoumenitsabus
2. Take the carferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Port of Baricarferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain Fr
5. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Lille Flandrestrain
6. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
39h 39m
€410–760
Drive 2,930.8 km
1. Drive from Athens to Calaiscar 2,930.8 km
27h 42m
€533–769
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ATH - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain
9h 43m
€124–288
Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane ATH - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain
10h 39m
€174–429
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ATH - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain
9h 48m
€131–347
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ATH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain
11h 50m
€197–417
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Namurbus
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
40h 42m
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Brussels-Nordbus
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Tournaitrain Trn / ...
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
47h 45m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Ruse Tsar Osvoboditelbus
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Buchurestbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Calaisbus
2d
€212–234
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Calaiscar
32h 51m
€502–713

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) flights

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5h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,307.4 km
Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Calais, France?

You can take a bus from Athens Karolou to Calais via Ruse, Buchurest, and Bucharest in around 2d.

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