Bordeaux to Calais by train
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Overview: trains from Bordeaux to Calais
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Bordeaux to Calais train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Bordeaux to Calais by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Bordeaux to Calais take around 4 hours and 48 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 704 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Bordeaux is scheduled to depart at around 00:55. The last departure is usually at around 21:47 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Bordeaux at around 01:45, with the last train leaving at around 21:20. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 36 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 10 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$196.30.
We think any time is a great time to visit Calais, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Calais.
Is there a direct train from Bordeaux to Calais?
The journey between Bordeaux and Calais usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Bordeaux to Calais every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Bordeaux to Calais?
The Bordeaux to Calais train travel takes about 4 hours and 48 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Bordeaux to Calais train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Calais leaving Bordeaux at around 00:55 and the last train leaving at around 21:47 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Bordeaux at around 01:45, with the final departure at 21:20.
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