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 €55 - €110 and takes 13h 53m.

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 25m and costs €130 - €300.

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 - Lafayette - N°59 via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Dunkerque Gare and GRAVELINES - Quai Vauban. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.

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 Genève and arriving at Calais Ville via Marne La Vallee Chessy and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Geneva to Calais?

The distance between Geneva and Calais is 825 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 6h 34m and costs €220 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Calais?

The best way to get from Geneva to Calais is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €220 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 53m.

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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV 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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Where can I stay near Calais?

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Geneva to Calais - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Genève to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGVtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
6h 34m
€226–601
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 Dunkerquebus 1751
13h 53m
€58–105
Drive 742.3 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Calaiscar 742.3 km
7h 21m
€128–184
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 Europe to Calais Villetrain
5h 10m
€92–227
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
9h 35m
€156–282
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routièrebus 272
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus Y51
3. Take the train from Albertville to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
12h 20m
€279–481
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 Europe to Calais Villetrain
4h 25m
€136–297
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
€90–304
Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
5h 55m
€119–343

Geneva to Calais by train

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6h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 824.9 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Calais Ville via Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV, Marne La Vallee Chessy, and Lille Europe in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to CALAIS - Lafayette - N°59 via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Dunkerque, Dunkerque Gare, Islandais, and GRAVELINES - Quai Vauban in around 13h 53m.

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