There are 6 ways to get from Caen to Calais by train (TGV), bus, train, rideshare, or car
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 Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille FlandresTgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais VilleTer
6h 17m€88–212Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Calais339 km
4h 11m€22Bus, train
- Take the bus from Caen to Amiens712
- Take the train from Amiens to Calais VilleTer
6h 21m€42–106Train
- Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive DroiteP10
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to AmiensP45 / ...
- Take the train from Amiens to Calais VilleTer
6h 56m€73–163Bus
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris to CalaisN700 / ...
7h 26m€47–67Drive 337.3 km
- Drive from Caen to Calais337.3 km
3h 11m€52–75
Caen to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Calais is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Calais is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Calais via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Calais Ville via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Caen and Calais is 568 km. The road distance is 337.3 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Calais without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 17m and costs €85 - €220.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Caen to Calais, including transfers.
Caen to Calais bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.
Caen to Calais train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Calais is to train via Paris which takes 6h 17m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Calais Ville via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Calais via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris in around 7h 26m.
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–90
Train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–85
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
Train from Amiens to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–60
Train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–60
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €19–29
- Rail 1st Class
- €30–45
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Caen to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Caen to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Calais bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Caen to Calais train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Calais is 337 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Caen to Calais.
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There are 1082+ hotels available in Calais.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Calais. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.