How to travel from Lille to Calais

There are 2 options to travel between Lille and Calais including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Calais is a bus with an average price of $12.

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

A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Calais costing on average $17.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Calais is by train with an average journey time of 1h 24m.

Other travel options to Calais take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 5m.

The distance from Lille to Calais is approximately 57 miles (92 km).

The average frequency per day from Lille to Calais is:

• Around 12 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lille to Calais:

• Trains mostly depart from Lille Flandres and arrive in Calais Ville.
• Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dunkirk and arrive in Port of Dover.
• Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Calais, Port - P&O Ferry.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lille to Calais, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus to go to Calais by bus.
• Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Calais by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Lille to Calais with the following travel companies:

• 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
• 11 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).

Omio customers who travel from Lille to Calais often also extend their vacation to go to London, Dover, Paris, Folkestone, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Calais and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Calais to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Calais, you can explore a collection of fine arts at the Musée des Beaux-Arts, enjoy a leisurely stroll in Parc Richelieu, and visit the serene Les Baraques Military Cemetery. Experience the impressive Calais Dragon and explore the local market for regional delicacies. Don't miss the historic Calais Lighthouse for panoramic views, the famous sculpture "The Burghers of Calais" by Auguste Rodin, and the impressive Calais Town Hall. Relax at Calais Beach and discover the history of lace-making at the Cité de la Dentelle et de la Mode.

A visit to Calais can be well-suited for a day trip or a short two-day stay, allowing time to explore its main attractions such as the Calais Lighthouse, the City of Lace and Fashion, and the historic Town Hall.