How to travel from Calais to Paris

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Calais to Paris

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Calais to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $203.

Distance: 147 miles (237 km)

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$55

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$32

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$361

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3h 5m

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2h 35m

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3h 55m

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5h 13m

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2h 13m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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from Calais to Paris

How to get from Calais to Paris by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Calais to Paris is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K16 (16382)
    9:35 AM3h02
    Calais Ville
    12:37 PMParis Gare du Nord
    $631One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K21 (848818) · K10 (848568)
    1:28 PM3h38
    Calais - Fréthun
    5:06 PMParis Gare du Nord
    $611One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7534
    5:12 PM1h56
    Calais - Fréthun
    7:08 PMParis Gare du Nord
    $931One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K16 (16354)
    2:37 PM2h58
    Calais Ville
    5:35 PMParis Gare du Nord
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K16 (16360)
    3:38 PM3h23
    Calais Ville
    7:01 PMParis Gare du Nord
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K16 (16386)
    5:38 PM2h53
    Calais Ville
    8:31 PMParis Gare du Nord
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLM CityhopperAF3204+Air FranceAF1341
    6:05 AM4h55
    Norwich International Airport
    12:00 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $4151One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperAF3204+Air FranceAF1241
    6:05 AM3h50
    Norwich International Airport
    10:55 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $4151One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperAF3204+KLMAF5474
    6:05 AM6h35
    Norwich International Airport
    1:40 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $4151One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Calais to Paris

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Calais to Paris, 54,26% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Calais to Paris and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Calais to Paris

Travel to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Calais to Paris.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Calais and Paris including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Calais to Paris is a train with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Calais to Paris:

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Calais to Paris costing on average $32 (€26).

A train is $177 (€142) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Calais to Paris costing on average $203 (€163).

The fastest way to travel from Calais to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 0m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 52m.

Bus takes on average 3h 25m.

The distance from Calais to Paris is approximately 147 miles (237 km).
The average frequency per day from Calais to Paris is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Calais and Paris as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Calais to Paris:
  • Flights mostly depart from Norwich International Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Calais Ville and arrive in Paris Gare du Nord.
  • Buses mostly depart from Calais, Port - P&O Ferry and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Newhaven and arrive in Dieppe.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Calais to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus to go to Paris by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF to go to Paris by train.
  • Travel with Air France, KLM to go to Paris by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Calais to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF.
Omio customers who travel from Calais to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.

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