Rome2Rio

How to get fromÎle d'Oléron to Calaisby ferry, train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Calais

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Île d'Oléron to Calais by ferry, train, bus, car, or plane

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

  1. Ferry, train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Boyardville to La Rochelleferry ferry
    2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Flandrestrain train
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    9h 33m
    €164–292

  2. Bus, train via Lille

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ile D'oleron - Saint-Pierre-D'oleron to Rochefortbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rochefort to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus bus 723
    3. Take the bus from Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    16h 37m
    €88–165

  3. Drive 755.6 km

    1. Drive from Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron to Calaiscar car 755.6 km
    7h 44m
    €116–168

  4. Bus, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ile D'oleron - Saint-Pierre-D'oleron to Rochefortbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rochefort to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BOD - CDG
    4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain train
    5. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train
    9h 57m
    €181–415

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ile D'oleron - Saint-Pierre-D'oleron to Surgeresbus bus
    2. Take the train from Surgeres to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    9h 46m
    €132–272

  6. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Boyardville to La Rochelleferry ferry
    2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Poitiers to Lille Flandrestrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    9h 48m
    €154–302

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from SPO Gare Routière St-Pierre to Gare routièrebus bus 155
    2. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus bus 701
    3. Take the train from Nantes to Lille Flandrestrain train
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    11h 55m
    €130–279

  8. Ferry to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Boyardville to La Rochelleferry ferry
    2. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane plane LRH - CRL
    3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train
    9h 29m
    €102–406

  9. Ferry, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Boyardville to La Rochelleferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Embarcadère Vieux-Port to Embarcadère Médiathèqueferry ferry
    3. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train
    4. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane NTE - CDG
    5. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain train
    6. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train
    9h 36m

  10. Bus, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ile D'oleron - Saint-Pierre-D'oleron to Rochefortbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rochefort to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane plane BOD - LIL
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train
    10h 4m
    €117–357

Île d'Oléron to Calais by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€88Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Île d'Oléron to Calais.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 857.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Île d'Oléron, France and Calais, France?

There is no direct connection from Île d'Oléron to Calais. However, you can take the ferry to La Rochelle, walk to Dames Blanches, take the line 8 bus to Gare La Rochelle - Jean Moulin, walk to La Rochelle Ville, take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, take the train to Lille Flandres, then take the train to Calais Ville. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ile D'oleron - Saint-Pierre-D'oleron to Les Fontinettes via Rochefort, Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 16h 37m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides