There are 5 ways to get from Calais to The Louvre by train (TGV), 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 via Lille
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
3h 7m€53–113Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Calais to Paris288.5 km
3h 46m€16–19Bus
- Take the bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1700 / ...
4h 23m€28–44Drive 288.5 km
- Drive from Calais to The Louvrecar 288.5 km
2h 48m€45–65Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Paris Nordtrain Ter
3h 38m€53–99
Calais to The Louvre by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to The Louvre is to rideshare which costs €16 - €19 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to The Louvre is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to The Louvre. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Pont des Arts - Quai de Conti via Gare de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to The Louvre. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Châtelet - Les Halles via Lille Flandres and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Calais and The Louvre is 330 km. The road distance is 288.5 km.
The best way to get from Calais to The Louvre without a car is to train via Lille which takes 3h 7m and costs €50 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Calais to The Louvre, including transfers.
Calais to The Louvre bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to The Louvre 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 The Louvre is to train via Lille which takes 3h 7m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and The Louvre, France?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to The Louvre via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, and Châtelet - Les Halles in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 5 times a day. Tickets cost €25–45 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 Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- 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 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 Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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
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
- €25–45
- 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 The Louvre bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Calais to The Louvre train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to The Louvre is 289 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Calais to The Louvre.
There are 3549+ hotels available in The Louvre.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Calais and The Louvre. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













