How to travel from Paris to Calais

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Travel Information from Paris to Calais

distanceDistance146 miles (236 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$9 - $234
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $9 (€8) • 3 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $33 (€29) • 1 h 47 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Air France or SNCF TER

Travel 146 miles (236 km) by train, bus or flight to Calais from Paris. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar Bus, Air France or SNCF TER among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Paris to Calais.

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from Paris to Calais

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

BlaBlaCar Bus
08:45PM4h40
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
01:25AMCalais
$111One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
08:45PM4h40
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
01:25AMCalais
$111One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
SNCF | TGV INOUI
08:19PM1h49
Paris Gare du Nord
10:08PMCalais - Fréthun
$821One-way
0 transfers
Other options
SNCF | TGV INOUI
12:23PM1h50
Paris Gare du Nord
02:13PMCalais - Fréthun
$581One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | TER
10:27AM2h58
Paris Gare du Nord
01:25PMCalais Ville
$661One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | TGV INOUI
10:50AM2h53
Paris Gare du Nord
01:43PMCalais Ville
$721One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus
11:25PM3h50
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
03:15AMCalais
$351One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | Autocar
08:44AM4h11
Paris Gare du Nord
12:55PMCalais Ville
$1121One-way
2 transfers
Air France
11:45AM2h55
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
01:40PMNorwich International Airport (NWI)
$2601One-way
1 transfer
Air France
09:15AM5h25
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
01:40PMNorwich International Airport (NWI)
$2601One-way
1 transfer
Air France
08:35AM6h05
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
01:40PMNorwich International Airport (NWI)
$2601One-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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All travel companies: Airlines and Bus from Paris to Calais

KLM, BlaBlaCar Bus and Air France will get you from Paris to Calais at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

    KLM is the Netherlands' national carrier and offers two types of ticket for your travel to Calais from Paris: Economy and Business.

      FAQs: Travel from Paris to Calais

      FAQs: 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

      You can get between Paris and Calais 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to get from Paris to Calais is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Calais:

      A bus is $225 (€195) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Paris to Calais costing on average $234 (€203).

      A bus is $24 (€21) less than a train with an average ticket price of $33 (€29) from Paris to Calais.

      The quickest way to travel to Calais from Paris is by train, which takes on average 1 h 47 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes on average 3 h 15 min.

      Flight takes on average 2 h 55 min.

      You should expect to travel around 146 miles (236 km) between Paris and Calais.

      The average frequency per day from Paris to Calais is:

      • 12 trains a day.

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

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

      • Buses from Paris to Calais most often leave from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Calais, Port - P&O Ferry.
      • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Calais Ville.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Calais:

      • You can go to Calais from Paris by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar or SNCF | Autocar. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $9 (€8) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Paris to Calais on Omio.
      • You can go to Calais from Paris by plane with Air France or KLM. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $234 (€203) with Air France from Paris to Calais on Omio.
      • You can go to Calais from Paris by train with SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF (3). You'll see cheap train tickets for $33 (€29) with SNCF | TGV INOUI from Paris to Calais on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Calais with the following travel companies:

      • You'll find 3 direct trains a day to Calais with SNCF TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF (3).

      Direct services to Calais tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

      Omio customers who travel from Paris to Calais often also extend their vacation to go to London, Dover, Lille or 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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