Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Calais is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
1 h 51 m
Average
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
237 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Paris for Calais every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 146 miles (236 km) | |
Average train duration | 1 h 51 min | |
Average train ticket price | $37 (€33) | |
Train frequency | 13 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV or SNCF | TER |
Trains from Paris to Calais cover the 146 miles (236 km) long trip taking on average 1 h 51 min with our travel partners like SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV or SNCF | TER. Normally, there are 13 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $37 (€33), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $22 (€20). Travelers depart most frequently from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Calais Ville.
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
When departing from Paris, you have various train station options to start your route from including Paris Gare du Nord, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Gare de l'Est. When arriving in Calais, you can end your journey in train stations like Calais Ville and Calais - Fréthun.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Paris Gare du Nord, which is located around 2.8 miles (4.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Calais Ville, located 0.4 miles (695 m) away from the city centre.
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