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

The cheapest way to get from Greece to Calais is to fly and train which costs €120 - €290 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greece to Calais is to fly and train which takes 8h 23m and costs €170 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Greece and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Greece to Calais. However, there are services departing from Athens Karolou and arriving at Calais via Ruse and Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Greece to Calais?

The distance between Greece and Calais is 2570 km. The road distance is 2930.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Greece to Calais without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Greece to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greece to Calais bus from?

Greece to Calais bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Athens Karolou station.

Where does the Greece to Calais bus arrive?

Greece to Calais bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel station.

What is the time difference between Greece and Calais?

Calais is 1h behind Greece. It is currently 3:18 AM in Greece and 2:18 AM in Calais.

Can I drive from Greece to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Greece to Calais is 2931 km. It takes approximately 27h 42m to drive from Greece to Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1294+ hotels available in Calais.

Greece to Calais - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 13 ways to get from Greece to Calais by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane HER - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
8h 23m
€176–647
Fly Athens International Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane ATH - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
10h 42m
€98–367
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Strasbourg Bahnhofbus
4. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
5. Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain Tgv
36h 52m
Drive 2,930.8 km
1. Drive from Athens to Calaiscar 2,930.8 km
27h 42m
€536–774
Fly Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane SKG - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain
9h 40m
€127–321
Fly Athens International Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ATH - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain
10h 6m
€129–288
Fly Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane SKG - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
10h 16m
€116–350
Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HER - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain
9h 48m
€126–350
Bus, train via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Namurbus
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
39h 26m
€213–260
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Namurbus
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
40h 42m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Ruse Tsar Osvoboditelbus
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Buchurestbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Calaisbus
2d
€211–233
Bus, train via Prague
1. Take the bus from Athens to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Lillebus
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
2d 4h
€184–258
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Calaiscar
32h 51m
€504–716

Greece to Calais by train, foot, and bus

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2d 4hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,570.4 km
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Greece and Calais, France?

You can take a bus from Athens Karolou to Calais via Ruse, Buchurest, and Bucharest in around 2d.

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