There are 7 ways to get from Alsace to Calais by train (TGV), 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.
Train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
best- Take the train from Selestat to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
6h 34m€131–266Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colmar to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N837
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Calaisbus N380 / ...
12h 55m€62–112Train, bus
- Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
12h 3m€74–140Drive 580 km
- Drive from Alsace to Calaiscar 580 km
6h 20m€90–130Train, fly
- Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain
7h 39m€169–436Train
- Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 7m€127–263Train #2 (TGV)
- Take the train from Selestat to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain Tgv
7h 27m€172–284
Alsace to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Calais is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 12h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Alsace to Calais is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs €90 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Alsace to Calais. However, there are services departing from Dambach and arriving at Calais via Colmar and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Calais. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Calais Ville via Selestat, Strasbourg, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Alsace and Calais is 775 km. The road distance is 580 km.
The best way to get from Alsace to Calais without a car is to train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) which takes 6h 34m and costs €130 - €270.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Alsace to Calais, including transfers.
Alsace to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Colmar station.
Alsace to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Scherwiller station.
The best way to get from Alsace to Calais is to train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) which takes 6h 34m and costs €130 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 12h 55m.
What companies run services between Alsace, Grand Est, France and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Scherwiller to Calais Ville via Selestat, Strasbourg, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Lille Europe in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to Calais via Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, and Brussels-North train station in around 12h 55m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–270
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Selestat to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Strasbourg to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Scherwiller to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Selestat to St Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Scherwiller to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Selestat to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Strasbourg to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Strasbourg to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €130–210
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Selestat to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Strasbourg to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Strasbourg to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €100–210
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Colmar to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Alsace to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Alsace to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Calais is 580 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Alsace to Calais.
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