There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Manche by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Amiens to Caenbus 712
- Take the train from Caen to St Lotrain Ter
9h 18m€64–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Lillebus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Caen to Lisonbus
12h 14m€54–95Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain Ter
- Take the train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain Ter
- Take the train from Caen to St Lotrain Ter
9h 26m€91–180Drive 417.1 km
- Drive from Calais to Manchecar 417.1 km
4h 23m€65–94
Calais to Manche by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Manche is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Manche is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Manche. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Gare via Lille - Europe Train Station, Caen and Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Manche. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at St Lo via Amiens, Rouen Rive Droite and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
The distance between Calais and Manche is 502 km. The road distance is 417.1 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Manche without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 18m and costs €60 - €120.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Calais to Manche, including transfers.
Calais to Manche bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Manche 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 Manche is to train which takes 9h 26m and costs €90 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 14m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Manche, France?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Gare via Amiens, Rouen Rive Droite, Caen, St Lo, and Gare Sncf in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Gare via Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Caen, and Gare Sncf in around 12h 14m.
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 Calais Ville to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- 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
Train from Caen to St Lo
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Calais Ville to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- 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
Train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- 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 Rouen Rive Droite to Caen
- 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 Caen to St Lo
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Amiens to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Calais to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Caen to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Manche bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Calais to Manche train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Amiens station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Manche is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Calais to Manche.
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