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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Calais is to bus which costs €45 - €130 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Calais is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs €90 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Calais via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Calais. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Calais Ville via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Geneva to Calais?

The distance between Geneva and Calais is 831 km. The road distance is 742.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Calais without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs €75 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Geneva to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Calais bus from?

Geneva to Calais bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Calais train from?

Geneva to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Calais?

The best way to get from Geneva to Calais is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs €75 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 11h.

Where does the Geneva to Calais bus arrive?

Geneva to Calais bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Geneva to Calais train arrive?

Geneva to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Calais is 742 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Geneva to Calais.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1100+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Calais by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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
1. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 6m
€77–306
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calaisbus 700 / ...
11h
€48–125
Drive 742.3 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Calaiscar 742.3 km
7h 21m
€129–186
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
5h 47m
€90–230
Train via Amiens
1. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Amienstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 59m
€80–292
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genève to Paris Gare de Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Beauvaistrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Gare to Gare routièrebus 601
4. Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain Ter
11h 59m
€202–373
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
5h 4m
€118–377
Fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane GVA - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
4h 40m
€94–279

Geneva to Calais by train

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8h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 831.4 km
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Geneve to Calais Ville via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Calais via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 11h.

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