How to travel from Paris to Calais

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Calais

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. 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 $31, and a flight costs an average of $195.

Distance: 147 miles (237 km)

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Driving

$62

Average price

$34

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$359

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$88

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 9m

Average total duration

2h 39m

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30m

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4h 2m

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3h 32m

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5h 13m

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2h 13m

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3h 22m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Calais is a bus with an average price of $34 (€28).

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

A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Calais costing on average $62 (€50).

A bus is $325 (€263) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Calais costing on average $359 (€291).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Calais is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to Calais take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 39m.

Bus takes on average 3h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paris and Calais including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Calais among Omio's users.

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from Paris to Calais

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K16 (16368) · P73 (842654)
    1:21 PM3h24
    Paris Gare du Nord
    4:45 PMCalais - Fréthun
    $601One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K16 (16368) · P73 (842654)
    1:21 PM3h24
    Paris Gare du Nord
    4:45 PMCalais - Fréthun
    $601One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7551
    6:52 AM1h51
    Paris Gare du Nord
    8:43 AMCalais - Fréthun
    $671One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K16 (16366)
    10:29 AM2h53
    Paris Gare du Nord
    1:22 PMCalais Ville
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K16 (16364)
    7:28 AM2h58
    Paris Gare du Nord
    10:26 AMCalais Ville
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K16 (16370)
    4:27 PM3h06
    Paris Gare du Nord
    7:33 PMCalais Ville
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMAF5476+KLM CityhopperAF3206
    2:30 PM9h00
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    10:30 PMNorwich International Airport
    $3601One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMAF8382+KLM CityhopperAF3205
    10:15 AM4h20
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    1:35 PMNorwich International Airport
    $3681One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1440+KLM CityhopperAF3206
    5:50 PM5h40
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    10:30 PMNorwich International Airport
    $4061One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Paris to Calais

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Calais, 69,60% 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 Paris to Calais 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 Paris to Calais

Travel to Calais 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 Paris to Calais.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Calais including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Calais is a bus with an average price of $34 (€28).

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

A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Calais costing on average $62 (€50).

A bus is $325 (€263) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Calais costing on average $359 (€291).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Calais is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to Calais take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 39m.

Bus takes on average 3h 32m.

The distance from Paris to Calais is approximately 147 miles (237 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Calais is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

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

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