There are 4 ways to get from Paris to Calais by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train via Calais Frethun (TGV)
best- Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain Tgv
2h 50m€72–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calaisbus 1700 / ...
3h 40m€24–40Drive 291.5 km
- Drive from Paris to Calaiscar 291.5 km
2h 48m€46–66Train
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Villetrain Ter
2h 53m€50–100
Paris to Calais by train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Calais is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Calais is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €45 - €70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Calais. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Calais Ville. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Paris and Calais is 342 km. The road distance is 291.5 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Calais without a car is to train via Calais Frethun which takes 2h 50m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Paris to Calais, including transfers.
Paris to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Paris to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to Calais is to train via Calais Frethun which takes 2h 50m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Calais, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethun every 3 hours. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calais 4 times a day. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Nord to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Paris Nord to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Paris to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.
Paris to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Calais is 291 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Paris to Calais.
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