There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Calais by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, or car
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- Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain 3312 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain Tgv
5h 51m€113–203Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Calais339 km
4h 11m€22Bus
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Calaisbus N280 / ...
7h 50m€39–71Train via Amiens
- Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Amienstrain Ter
- Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 17m€76–148Drive 337.1 km
- Drive from Caen to Calaiscar 337.1 km
3h 13m€53–76
Caen to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Calais is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Calais is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Calais via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Calais Ville via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Caen and Calais is 583 km. The road distance is 337.1 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €110 - €210.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Caen to Calais, including transfers.
Caen to Calais bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.
Caen to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Calais is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €110 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Calais Ville via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Calais via Lille - Europe Train Station and Lille in around 7h 50m.
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 Caen to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Amiens to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- 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 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
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- 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 Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Caen to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Calais bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Caen to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Calais is 337 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Caen to Calais.
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Book your Caen to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Calais. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.