There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Normandy by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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 Calais Ville to Amienstrain Ter
- Take the train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
4h 19m€44–92Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Calais to Rouen212.1 km
2h 42m€12–14Train, bus
- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 18m€34–72Drive 210 km
- Drive from Calais to Rouencar 210 km
2h 1m€33–48Train, bus via Amiens
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Amiens to Rouenbus 712
4h 32m€35–67
Calais to Normandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Normandy is to rideshare which costs €12 - €14 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Normandy is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Normandy. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Rouen Rive Droite via Amiens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Calais and Normandy is 281 km. The road distance is 210 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Normandy without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €40 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Calais to Normandy, including transfers.
Calais to Normandy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Normandy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Amiens station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Normandy is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Calais to Normandy.
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What companies run services between Calais, France and Normandy, France?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Rouen Rive Droite via Amiens in around 4h 19m.
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 Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Calais to Rouen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Calais and Normandy. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












