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 51m and costs €40 - €65.

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 every three hours, 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 289.8 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 - €100.

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 every three hours.

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.

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 290 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m 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.

Where can I stay near Paris?

There are 23634+ 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 - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Paris by train (TGV), train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Paris Nordtrain Ter
2h 55m
€45–100
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Calais to Parisrideshare 288.5 km
3h 31m
€16–19
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 27m
€40–73
Train via Calais Frethun (TGV)
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
3h 10m
€66–113
Drive 289.8 km
1. Drive from Calais to Pariscar 289.8 km
2h 51m
€45–65

Calais to Paris by train

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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 every 3 hours. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 2h 55m. TGV inOui also services this route twice a week.

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