The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Calais - Fréthun
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
228 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare du Nord to Calais - Fréthun is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare du Nord to Calais - Fréthun will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 5 trains that leave Paris Gare du Nord for Calais - Fréthun every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 228 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train, flight and coach for Paris Gare du Nord to Calais - Fréthun
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare du Nord to Calais - Fréthun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £34, and a flight costs an average of £132.
Distance: 228 km
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Live departures
Paris Gare du Nord to Calais - Fréthun train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare du Nord to Calais - Fréthun trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7011+ 844411 | On time 07:15 Paris Gare du Nord | 2h09 | 09:24 Calais - Fréthun | 1 change | |
7015+ 844819 · 842618 | On time 07:42 Paris Gare du Nord | 3h12 | 10:54 Calais - Fréthun | 2 changes | |
16366 · 842646 | On time 09:29 Paris Gare du Nord | 3h36 | 13:05 Calais - Fréthun | 1 change | |
7569 | On time 11:25 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h51 | 13:16 Calais - Fréthun | 0 changesdirect | |
16368 · 842654 | On time 12:28 Paris Gare du Nord | 3h17 | 15:45 Calais - Fréthun | 1 change | |
7047+ 844405 | On time 14:23 Paris Gare du Nord | 2h01 | 16:24 Calais - Fréthun | 1 change | |
7577 | On time 15:45 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h58 | 17:43 Calais - Fréthun | 0 changesdirect | |
7581 | On time 16:45 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h59 | 18:44 Calais - Fréthun | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 2 December | |||||
![]() | 04:52 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h51 | 06:43 Calais - Fréthun | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris Gare du Nord to Calais - Fréthun
Trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Calais - Fréthun run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:51, the last at 18:25. The fastest train covers the 228 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 228 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 04:51 |
Last train 18:25 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF TER from Paris Gare du Nord to Calais - Fréthun trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF TER trains will get you between Paris Gare du Nord and Calais - Fréthun from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paris Gare du Nord to Calais - Fréthun train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare du Nord to Calais - Fréthun by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Calais - Fréthun, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paris Gare du Nord and Calais - Fréthun
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance.
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 18 Rue de Dunkerque.
- Terminus Nord
- Chez Casimir
- Brasserie Terminus Nord
- McDonald’s
- Bonne Journeé
- Autogrill Grignotin
- Autogrill Chips & Snacks
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
- €0.70
- Hotel Whistler
- Mercure Paris Gare du Nord
- Ibis Paris Gare du Nord
- Le Matissia
- OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- 1200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-19 for train to Lille, Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne
- Hall 2: Eurostar check-in for train to London
- Hall 3: Eastern side concourse served by platform 20-21 & 30-36 used by TER & suburban trains
- Hall 4: leading to RER platform
- Metro: Line 4, Line 5
- RER: Line B, Line D
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road leading to the station.
- Le Channel
- Restaurant du Golf
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Holiday Inn Calais
- Hotel Meurice
- Hotel de la Plage
- Located in the main hall
- 200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Eurostar check-in
- Hall 2: TGV and TER platforms
- Hall 3: parking and car rental services
- Bus: Line 1 from Calais city center
- Shuttle services available from Calais ferry terminal
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