There are 8 ways to get from Arcachon 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 Antony (TGV)
best- Take the train from Arcachon to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain Tgv
7h 11m€187–304Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouettetrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BOD - LIL
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
6h 21m€80–334Train, bus via Calais Frethun
- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lillebus
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
14h 14m€83–158Drive 876.8 km
- Drive from Arcachon to Calaiscar 876.8 km
9h 19m€136–196Train
- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 29m€157–326Train, bus
- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
14h 56m€94–178Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouettetrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BOD - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain
6h 34m€151–373Train, train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane TLS - LIL
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
9h 38m€139–410
Arcachon to Calais by train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcachon to Calais is to train and bus via Calais Frethun which costs €80 - €160 and takes 14h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Arcachon to Calais is to train and fly which takes 6h 21m and costs €80 - €340.
No, there is no direct train from Arcachon to Calais. However, there are services departing from Arcachon and arriving at Calais Ville via Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Arcachon and Calais is 943 km. The road distance is 876.8 km.
The best way to get from Arcachon to Calais without a car is to train via Antony which takes 7h 11m and costs €180 - €310.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Arcachon to Calais, including transfers.
Arcachon to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arcachon station.
Arcachon to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcachon to Calais is 877 km. It takes approximately 9h 19m to drive from Arcachon to Calais.
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What companies run services between Arcachon, France and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Arcachon to Calais Ville via Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord, and Calais Frethun in around 7h 11m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–260
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–260
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–230
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–270
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arcachon to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €160–260
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouette
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–270
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouette
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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