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

The cheapest way to get from Italy to Calais is to bus and fly and train which costs €70 - €230 and takes 9h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Italy to Calais is to fly and train which takes 6h 52m and costs €90 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Italy and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Calais. However, there are services departing from Termini and arriving at CALAIS - Lafayette - N°59 via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Dunkerque Gare and GRAVELINES - Quai Vauban. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Italy and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Italy to Calais. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Calais Ville via Milano Centrale, Torino Porta Susa, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.

How far is it from Italy to Calais?

The distance between Italy and Calais is 938 km. The road distance is 1557.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Italy to Calais without a car is to train via Turin which takes 14h 17m and costs €280 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Italy to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Italy to Calais bus from?

Italy to Calais bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Italy to Calais train from?

Italy to Calais train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Italy to Calais?

The best way to get from Italy to Calais is to train via Turin which takes 14h 17m and costs €280 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €240 and takes 29h 31m.

Where does the Italy to Calais bus arrive?

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

Where does the Italy to Calais train arrive?

Italy to Calais train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Italy to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Calais is 1558 km. It takes approximately 16h 5m to drive from Italy to Calais.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

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Italy to Calais - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 12 ways to get from Italy to Calais by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, car, train (Trenitalia, TGV), or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Milan Linate Airport to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LIN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain
7h 37m
€77–219
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane BGY - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus
4. Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain
9h 42m
€71–228
Train via Turin
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
14h 17m
€289–541
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris Porte Maillot to Aéroport Paris Beauvaisbus
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus 601
4. Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain Ter
29h 7m
€126–250
Drive 1,557.7 km
1. Drive from Rome to Calaiscar 1,557.7 km
16h 5m
€240–346
Fly Milan Linate Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LIN - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain
6h 52m
€93–282
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane BLQ - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
9h
€82–228
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane BLQ - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus
3. Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain
9h 3m
€74–226
Fly Turin Caselle Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane TRN - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
9h 37m
€75–234
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Fr
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
15h 5m
€234–466
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dunkerquebus 1751
29h 31m
€124–239
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Calaiscar
17h 43m
€276–1,259

Italy to Calais by train

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14h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 937.8 km
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Italy and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Calais Ville via Milano Centrale, Torino Porta Susa, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Lille Europe in around 14h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Termini to CALAIS - Lafayette - N°59 via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Dunkerque, Dunkerque Gare, Islandais, and GRAVELINES - Quai Vauban in around 29h 31m.

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