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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Italy is to bus via Paris which costs €100 - €170 and takes 27h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Italy is to train and fly which takes 6h 36m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Italy. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Termini via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Italy. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Roma Termini via Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.

How far is it from Calais to Italy?

The distance between Calais and Italy is 932 km. The road distance is 1561 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Italy without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 14h 36m and costs €210 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Calais to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Italy bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Italy train from?

Calais to Italy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Italy?

The best way to get from Calais to Italy is to train via Lyon which takes 14h 36m and costs €210 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €200 and takes 25h 58m.

Where does the Calais to Italy bus arrive?

Calais to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Calais to Italy train arrive?

Calais to Italy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Italy is 1561 km. It takes approximately 15h 56m to drive from Calais to Italy.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Italy?

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Where can I stay near Italy?

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Calais to Italy - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 12 ways to get from Calais to Italy by train, plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, 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.

Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BRU - LIN
6h 51m
€82–260
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Aéroportbus
3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BVA - BLQ
8h 6m
€74–230
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
14h 36m
€217–357
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N521
25h 58m
€109–198
Drive 1,561 km
1. Drive from Calais to Romecar 1,561 km
15h 56m
€244–352
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CDG - LIN
6h 36m
€83–280
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane CDG - TRN
7h 22m
€126–354
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
4. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CRL - BLQ
7h 47m
€86–280
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
4. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane CRL - TRN
8h 15m
€79–277
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
14h 42m
€172–292
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus BlaBlaCar Bus
27h 28m
€104–168
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Calais to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Romecar
17h 21m
€279–1,266

Calais to Italy by train and foot

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14h 36mAverage Duration

€217Cheapest Price

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Distance: 932.2 km
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Italy?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Roma Termini via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Termini via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 25h 58m.

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