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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Calais is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Calais is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Calais?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Calais. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Calais?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Calais Ville. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Paris to Calais?

The distance between Paris and Calais is 294 km. The road distance is 291.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Calais without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €45 - €100.

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

The train from Paris Nord to Calais Ville takes 2h 53m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Paris to Calais bus from?

Paris to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Calais train from?

Paris to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from Paris to Calais?

The best way to get from Paris to Calais is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Paris to Calais bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paris to Calais train arrive?

Paris to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Ville station.

Can I drive from Paris to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Calais is 291 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Paris to Calais.

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

Book your Paris to Calais train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Paris to Calais bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1261+ hotels available in Calais.

Paris to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Calais 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
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Villetrain Ter
2h 53m
€45–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calaisbus 1700 / ...
3h 40m
€20–35
Drive 291.5 km
1. Drive from Paris to Calaiscar 291.5 km
2h 48m
€45–65
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
3h 24m
€52–110
Train via Amiens
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Amienstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain Ter
4h 8m
€47–99

Paris to Calais by train

35Weekly Trains

2h 53mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293.5 km
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Calais, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Paris Nord to Calais Ville 4 times a day. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 2h 53m. TGV inOui also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calais 4 times a day. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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