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 €25. 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 €25, and a flight costs an average of €189.

Distance: 237 km

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€45

Average price

€25

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Cheapest

€316

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3h 5m

Average total duration

2h 35m

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30m

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3h 55m

Average total duration

3h 25m

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5h 13m

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2h 13m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

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 | TGV INOUI7546
    8:30 PM2h18
    Calais - Fréthun
    10:48 PMParis Gare du Nord
    301One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7546
    8:30 PM2h18
    Calais - Fréthun
    10:48 PMParis Gare du Nord
    301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7534
    5:12 PM1h57
    Calais - Fréthun
    7:09 PMParis Gare du Nord
    541One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K16 (16354)
    2:37 PM2h53
    Calais Ville
    5:30 PMParis Gare du Nord
    501One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K16 (16350)
    6:37 AM2h53
    Calais Ville
    9:30 AMParis Gare du Nord
    501One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K16 (16352)
    10:38 AM2h58
    Calais Ville
    1:36 PMParis Gare du Nord
    501One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLM CityhopperAF3128+KLMAF5478
    9:35 AM7h10
    Norwich International Airport
    5:45 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    3211One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperAF3128+KLMAF5474
    9:35 AM3h05
    Norwich International Airport
    1:40 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    3251One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperAF3193+KLMAF8345
    2:05 PM4h00
    Norwich International Airport
    7:05 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    3251One-way
    1 transfer

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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 bus with an average price of €25.

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

A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Calais to Paris costing on average €45.

A bus is €291 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Calais to Paris costing on average €316.

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

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 35m.

Bus takes on average 3h 25m.

The Calais to Paris distance is approximately 237 km.
The average frequency per day from Calais to Paris is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 12 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus to go to Paris by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (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, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (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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