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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Paris is to rideshare which costs €16 - €19 and takes 3h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Paris is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Paris?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calais and arriving at Paris. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Paris?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Paris Nord. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Calais to Paris?

The distance between Calais and Paris is 294 km. The road distance is 284.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Paris without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €45 - €110.

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

The train from Calais Ville to Paris Nord takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Calais to Paris bus from?

Calais to Paris bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Paris train from?

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

Train or bus from Calais to Paris?

The best way to get from Calais to Paris is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Calais to Paris bus arrive?

Calais to Paris bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Calais to Paris train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Paris is 284 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Calais to Paris.

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

Book your Calais to Paris train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Calais to Paris?

Book your Calais to Paris bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Paris?

There are 22947+ hotels available in Paris.

Can I share a ride from Calais to Paris?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Calais and Paris. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Calais to Paris - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Paris by train, bus, car, train (TGV), or rideshare

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 Paris Nordtrain Ter
2h 55m
€45–110
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Calais to Parisrideshare 283.6 km
3h 31m
€16–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to Parisbus N1710 / ...
3h 35m
€24–35
Drive 284.1 km
1. Drive from Calais to Pariscar 284.1 km
2h 46m
€44–64
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
3h 15m
€47–107
Train via Amiens
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Amiens to Paris Nordtrain Ter
3h 43m
€80–115

Calais to Paris by train

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2h 55mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293.5 km
Duration: 2h 55m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Calais Ville to Paris Nord 4 times a day. Tickets cost €45–110 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Calais to Paris hourly, and the journey takes 3h 35m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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