There are 6 ways to get from Nantes to Calais by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train via Calais Frethun
best- Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain Tgv
6h 32m€131–239Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Nantes to Amiensbus 712
- Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain Ter
10h 45m€66–119Drive 588.6 km
- Drive from Nantes to Calaiscar 588.6 km
5h 41m€92–132Fly, train
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain
6h 5m€143–370Train
- Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 37m€110–221Bus, train via Paris
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub 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
11h 47m€67–130
Nantes to Calais by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Calais is to bus and train which costs €65 - €120 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Nantes to Calais is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Calais. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Calais Ville via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Nantes and Calais is 732 km. The road distance is 588.6 km.
The best way to get from Nantes to Calais without a car is to train via Calais Frethun which takes 6h 32m and costs €130 - €240.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Nantes to Calais, including transfers.
Nantes to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Calais is 589 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Nantes to Calais.
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What companies run services between Nantes, France and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Nantes to Calais Ville via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Calais Frethun in around 6h 32m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–270
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Nord to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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