There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Paris by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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 Calais Ville to Paris Nordtrain Ter
2h 55m€50–100Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Calais to Paris288.5 km
3h 31m€16–19Bus
- Take the bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1700 / ...
3h 35m€24–40Train via Calais Frethun (TGV)
- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
3h 9m€71–123Drive 289.8 km
- Drive from Calais to Pariscar 289.8 km
2h 51m€45–65
Calais to Paris by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Paris is to rideshare which costs €16 - €19 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Paris is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €45 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calais and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Paris Nord. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Calais and Paris is 294 km. The road distance is 289.8 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Paris without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €50 - €100.
The train from Calais Ville to Paris Nord takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Calais to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Paris 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 Paris is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €50 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Paris, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Calais Ville to Paris Nord every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 2h 55m. TGV inOui also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 5 times a day. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
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 Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- 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 Calais Ville to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Calais Frethun to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Calais to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–19
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Calais to Paris train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Paris is 290 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Calais to Paris.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Calais and Paris. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













