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

The cheapest way to get from Irun to Calais is to bus via Donostia - Maria Cristina Zubia which costs €30 - €140 and takes 15h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irun to Calais is to fly and train which takes 6h 45m and costs €170 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Irun and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Irun to Calais. However, there are services departing from Hondarribia - N-638 - Amute and arriving at Calais via San Sebastian / Donostia and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Irun and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Irun to Calais. However, there are services departing from Hendaye and arriving at Calais Ville via Massy Tgv and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Irun to Calais?

The distance between Irun and Calais is 1144 km. The road distance is 1019.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Irun to Calais without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €120 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Irun to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irun to Calais bus from?

Irun to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from San Sebastian / Donostia station.

Where do I catch the Irun to Calais train from?

Irun to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Hendaye station.

Train or bus from Irun to Calais?

The best way to get from Irun to Calais is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €120 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus via Donostia - Maria Cristina Zubia, which costs €30 - €140 and takes 15h 2m.

Where does the Irun to Calais bus arrive?

Irun to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Irun to Calais train arrive?

Irun to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.

Can I drive from Irun to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Calais is 1019 km. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Irun to Calais.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

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Irun to Calais - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Irun 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 Hendaye to Massy TgvTgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
8h 55m
€126–348
Bus via Donostia - Maria Cristina Zubia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to ParisFlixBus N1193 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700 / ...
15h 2m
€30–134
Drive 1,019.4 km
1. Drive from Irun to Calais1,019.4 km
10h 48m
€162–234
Fly Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BIQ - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
6h 45m
€177–482
Train via Amiens
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to AmiensTer
3. Take the train from Amiens to Calais VilleTer
9h 53m
€112–391
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hendaye to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin BusBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700 / ...
16h 17m
€54–154
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)BOD - LIL
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
9h 20m
€98–343
Fly Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)BIQ - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
8h 23m
€165–440
Train to Pau Pyrénées Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Pau
2. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)PUF - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
9h 11m
€528–1,011
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbao
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BIO - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
9h 10m
€140–401
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbao
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BIO - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
9h 59m
€114–291

Irun to Calais by train

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8h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,144.4 km
Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Hendaye to Calais Ville via Massy Tgv and Lille Europe in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hondarribia - N-638 - Amute to Calais via Donostia - Maria Cristina Zubia, San Sebastian / Donostia, and Paris in around 15h 2m.

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