There are 5 ways to get from Loire Valley to Calais by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 via Tours
best- Take the train from Saumur to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain Tgv
6h 38m€139–220Drive 510.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Loire Valley to Calaiscar 510.8 km
5h 34m€81–117Bus, train
- Take the bus from Saumur Nord -Vivy to Toursbus 724
- Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
9h 53m€90–141Train
- Take the train from Saumur to Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv.train 434C / ...
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 22m€130–216Train #2
- Take the train from Port Boulet to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 33m€126–202
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Calais is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Calais is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct train from Loire Valley to Calais. However, there are services departing from Saumur and arriving at Calais Ville via St Pierre Des Corps, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Loire Valley and Calais is 645 km. The road distance is 510.8 km.
The best way to get from Loire Valley to Calais without a car is to train via Tours which takes 6h 38m and costs €130 - €220.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Loire Valley to Calais, including transfers.
Loire Valley to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.
Loire Valley to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Calais is 511 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Loire Valley to Calais.
There are 1283+ hotels available in Calais.
What companies run services between Loire Valley, France and Calais, France?
You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Calais Ville via Saumur, St Pierre Des Corps, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Calais Frethun in around 6h 38m.
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 Saumur to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saumur to Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Port Boulet to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Saumur Nord -Vivy to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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