There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Laval by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Lavaltrain
6h 8m€99–205Bus via Paris
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkerque to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1751
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lavalbus 1772
11h 29m€48–77Bus
- Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus
- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lavalbus
10h 46m€56–99Drive 445.4 km
- Drive from Calais to Lavalcar 445.4 km
4h 57m€70–101Train via Amiens
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain Ter
- Take the train from Amiens to Paris Nordtrain Ter
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Lavaltrain
7h 1m€94–194
Calais to Laval by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Laval is to bus via Paris which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Laval is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Laval. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Laval via Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Laval. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Laval via Lille Flandres, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Calais and Laval is 623 km. The road distance is 445.4 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Laval without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €95 - €210.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Calais to Laval, including transfers.
Calais to Laval bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Laval train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Laval is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €95 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 10h 46m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Laval, France?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Laval via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais Ville to Laval via Dunkerque, Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 10h 46m.
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 Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Amiens to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Laval bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Calais to Laval train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Laval is 445 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Calais to Laval.
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