There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Soissons by train (TGV), bus, car, or 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
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Soissonstrain Ter
5h 18m€64–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Lillebus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Saint-Quentinbus
- Take the bus from St Quentin - Gare Routiere to Soissons - Bld Gambettabus 533
7h 4m€31–43Drive 234.6 km
- Drive from Calais to Soissonscar 234.6 km
2h 21m€36–52Train, bus
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to St Quentintrain Ter
- Take the bus from St Quentin - Gare Routiere to Soissons - Bld Gambettabus 533
6h 37m€59–79
Calais to Soissons by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Soissons is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Soissons is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Soissons. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Soissons - Bld Gambetta via Lille - Europe Train Station and St Quentin - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Soissons. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Soissons via Lille Flandres and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Calais and Soissons is 431 km. The road distance is 234.6 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Soissons without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €60 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Calais to Soissons, including transfers.
Calais to Soissons bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Soissons train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Soissons is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Soissons, France?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Soissons via Lille Flandres and Paris Nord in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Soissons - Bld Gambetta via Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Saint-Quentin, and St Quentin - Gare Routiere in around 7h 4m.
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 Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- 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 Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- 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 Paris Nord to Soissons
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- €17–26
- Rail 1st Class
- €27–40
Train from Lille Flandres to St Quentin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- 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 Calais to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Saint-Quentin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 03 23 50 68 70
- Website
- transports.hautsdefrance.fr
Bus from St Quentin - Gare Routiere to Soissons - Bld Gambetta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- hautsdefrance-mobilites.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Soissons bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Calais to Soissons train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Soissons is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Calais to Soissons.
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