What is the best way to travel from Lille to Calais?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Carpool to Calais from Lille. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Calais from Lille?
You can reach Calais with just £13 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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BlaBlaCar2h 5m023:20Lille01:20Calais0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Lille (France) at 14/06/2026 23:20:00 to , Calais (France) arriving at 15/06/2026 01:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
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Renfe0h 28m010:05LilleEurope Train Station10:33CalaisFréthun Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Europe Train Station, Lille (France) at 14/06/2026 10:05:00 to Fréthun Train Station, Calais (France) arriving at 14/06/2026 10:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 28m
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Renfe0h 27m018:26LilleEurope Train Station18:53CalaisFréthun Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Europe Train Station, Lille (France) at 14/06/2026 18:26:00 to Fréthun Train Station, Calais (France) arriving at 14/06/2026 18:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 27m
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Renfe0h 28m021:25LilleEurope Train Station21:53CalaisFréthun Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Europe Train Station, Lille (France) at 14/06/2026 21:25:00 to Fréthun Train Station, Calais (France) arriving at 14/06/2026 21:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 28m
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Cheapest Trains Sunday
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Renfe1h 32m010:39LilleFlandres Station12:11CalaisBeau-Marais Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Flandres Station, Lille (France) at 20/06/2026 10:39:00 to Beau-Marais Train Station, Calais (France) arriving at 20/06/2026 12:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 32m
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Renfe2h 6m010:05LilleEurope Train Station12:11CalaisBeau-Marais Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Europe Train Station, Lille (France) at 20/06/2026 10:05:00 to Beau-Marais Train Station, Calais (France) arriving at 20/06/2026 12:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 6m
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Renfe1h 54m011:39LilleFlandres Station13:33CalaisBeau-Marais Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Flandres Station, Lille (France) at 20/06/2026 11:39:00 to Beau-Marais Train Station, Calais (France) arriving at 20/06/2026 13:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 54m
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What are the fastest trips from Lille to Calais?
You can get to Calais from Lille in just 0h 27m with a Train from Renfe. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Renfe0h 27m018:26LilleEurope Train Station18:53CalaisFréthun Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Europe Train Station, Lille (France) at 14/06/2026 18:26:00 to Fréthun Train Station, Calais (France) arriving at 14/06/2026 18:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 27m
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Renfe0h 28m010:05LilleEurope Train Station10:33CalaisFréthun Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Europe Train Station, Lille (France) at 14/06/2026 10:05:00 to Fréthun Train Station, Calais (France) arriving at 14/06/2026 10:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 28m
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Renfe0h 28m021:25LilleEurope Train Station21:53CalaisFréthun Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Europe Train Station, Lille (France) at 14/06/2026 21:25:00 to Fréthun Train Station, Calais (France) arriving at 14/06/2026 21:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 28m
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BlaBlaCar2h 5m023:20Lille01:20Calais0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Lille (France) at 14/06/2026 23:20:00 to , Calais (France) arriving at 15/06/2026 01:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Fastest Trains Sunday
Fastest Carpool Sunday
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Renfe1h 32m010:39LilleFlandres Station12:11CalaisBeau-Marais Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Flandres Station, Lille (France) at 20/06/2026 10:39:00 to Beau-Marais Train Station, Calais (France) arriving at 20/06/2026 12:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 32m
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Renfe1h 54m011:39LilleFlandres Station13:33CalaisBeau-Marais Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Flandres Station, Lille (France) at 20/06/2026 11:39:00 to Beau-Marais Train Station, Calais (France) arriving at 20/06/2026 13:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 54m
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Renfe2h 6m010:05LilleEurope Train Station12:11CalaisBeau-Marais Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Europe Train Station, Lille (France) at 20/06/2026 10:05:00 to Beau-Marais Train Station, Calais (France) arriving at 20/06/2026 12:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 6m
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Bus from Lille to Calais
What are the most popular stations in Lille and Calais?
In Lille, you will usually depart from Europe Coach Station, Flandres Station or Gare Lille Flandres Coach Stop, while in Calais you will be arriving at Les Fontinettes Train station, Beau-Marais Train Station or Ville Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Calais from Lille? With 3 connections between 3 Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Lille and Calais, you can pay as low as £13 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Renfe: you will get to Calais in just 0h 27m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Lille and Calais are Renfe and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Lille and Calais is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Faches-Thumesnil or to Coquelles, and look at flights from Kortrijk Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Lille to Calais?
The most popular companies between Lille and Calais, are Renfe and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Renfe
All you need to know when you travel from Lille to Calais
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Lille to Calais. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Lille to Calais
How can I reach Calais from Lille?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Calais from Lille.
How far is Calais from Lille?
The distance between Lille and Calais is 91.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Lille and Calais?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 16 kgs, and a flight 23 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Lille to Calais?
You can get to Calais with just £13 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Lille to Calais?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Calais in just 0h 27m with a Train from Renfe.
More routes to Lille and to Calais
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Lille and to Calais. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
