What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to León?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to León is to train and bus via Bilbao which costs €120 - €220 and takes 27h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to León?

The fastest way to get from Calais to León is to train and fly and bus which takes 10h 1m and costs €120 - €410.

Is there a direct train between Calais and León?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to León. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Leon via Lille Flandres, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia, Pasajes and Burgos Rosa De Lima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 18m.

How far is it from Calais to León?

The distance between Calais and León is 1537 km. The road distance is 1428.6 km.

How do I travel from Calais to León without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to León without a car is to train which takes 18h 18m and costs €260 - €420.

How long does it take to get from Calais to León?

It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Calais to León, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to León train from?

Calais to León train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Where does the Calais to León train arrive?

Calais to León train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to León?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to León is 1429 km. It takes approximately 14h 25m to drive from Calais to León.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to León?

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Where can I stay near León?

There are 520+ hotels available in León.

Calais to León - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Calais to León by train, plane, bus, train (TGV, Renfe), 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, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Asturias Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Asturias Airport (OVD)plane BRU - OVD
4. Take the bus from [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Salidas [CTA 20118] to [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo FL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 01549]bus
5. Take the train from Oviedo to Leontrain
10h 1m
€122–408
Train, bus via Bilbao
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
3. Take the train from Ametzola to La Asunción Universidadtrain C4
27h 35m
€120–212
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Pasajes to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain
5. Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Leontrain Alv
18h 18m
€266–418
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille to Leonbus FlixBus N1153
23h 18m
€140–222
Drive 1,428.6 km
1. Drive from Calais to Leóncar 1,428.6 km
14h 25m
€231–333
Train, train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Asturias Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain
3. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Asturias Airport (OVD)plane ORY - OVD
4. Take the bus from [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Salidas [CTA 20118] to [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo FL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 01549]bus
5. Take the train from Oviedo to Leontrain
10h 19m
€151–448
Train, train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Centraltrain
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane CRL - SDR
4. Take the train from Santander to Palenciatrain
5. Take the train from Palencia to Leontrain
13h 15m
€129–422
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BRU - BIO
4. Take the bus from Aireportua/Aeropuerto Bilbao to Vitoria-Gasteiz - Estación de Autobusesbus
5. Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Leontrain
13h 23m
€151–388
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CDG - BIO
4. Take the bus from Aireportua/Aeropuerto Bilbao to Vitoria-Gasteiz - Estación de Autobusesbus
5. Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Leontrain
13h 7m
€191–453

Calais to León by train

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18h 18mAverage Duration

€266Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,536.6 km
Duration: 10h 1m

What companies run services between Calais, France and León, Spain?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Leon via Lille Flandres, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Pasaia, Pasajes, and Burgos Rosa De Lima in around 18h 18m.

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