The average train between Paris and Calais takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris to Calais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Paris and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Calais at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Havre-Caumartin and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 40m • 3 changes
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11h 7m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Calais. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Calais station via Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Paris to Calais train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Calais train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Calais Frethun station.
The distance between Paris and Calais is 237.5 km. The road distance is 354 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethun every 3 hours. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 2h.