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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Charente is to bus which costs €40 - €130 and takes 11h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Charente is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Charente?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Charente. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Géant Ouest via Paris and Angoulême Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

How far is it from Calais to Charente?

The distance between Calais and Charente is 767 km. The road distance is 677.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Charente without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs €95 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Calais to Charente, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Charente bus from?

Calais to Charente bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Train or bus from Calais to Charente?

The best way to get from Calais to Charente is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs €95 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris Orly Airport (ORY), which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 29m.

Where does the Calais to Charente bus arrive?

Calais to Charente bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Can I drive from Calais to Charente?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Charente is 677 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Calais to Charente.

Where can I stay near Charente?

There are 563+ hotels available in Charente.

Calais to Charente - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Calais to Charente by train (TGV), bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris NordTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to AngoulemeTgv
7h 33m
€95–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Paris700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to AngoulêmeFlixBus S703
11h 37m
€41–128
Bus via Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
1. Take the bus from Calais to Paris700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5 to Angoulême - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
11h 29m
€57–86
Drive 677.4 km
1. Drive from Calais to Charente677.4 km
7h 34m
€105–152
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LIL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
8h 15m
€94–281
Train via Amiens
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to AmiensTer
2. Take the train from Amiens to Paris NordTer
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to AngoulemeTgv
8h 43m
€133–295
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)CDG - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
8h 37m
€154–401
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LIL - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Angouleme
10h 17m
€172–317

Calais to Charente by train, subway, foot, and bus

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7h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 767.5 km
Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Les Avenauds via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Angouleme, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Géant Ouest via Paris, Bercy, Aéroport d'Orly, Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5, Angoulême - Bus Station, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 11h 29m.

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