1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£38
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£63
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 52 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 55 m
Trains on 18 Sept
11
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 £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 11 trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Calais - Fréthun, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 228 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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.
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7591
K16 (16368) · P73 (842654)
K16 (16366) · P73 (842646)
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7591Omio 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 train, with an average ticket price of £43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £43, while a flight costs an average of £163.
Distance: 228 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£43 Average Price Cheapest | £163 Average Price | £64 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare du Nord to Calais - Fréthun:
A train is £361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare du Nord to Calais - Fréthun costing on average £413.
Other travel options to Calais - Fréthun take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 23m.
The journey is about 41m faster (2h 8m by train vs 2h 49m by car) and roughly £11 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£52 vs £64). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare du Nord to Calais - Fréthun trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7551 | 6:42 Paris Gare du Nord | 2h01 | 8:43 Calais - Fréthun | 0 changesdirect | |
7011+ 844411 | 8:12 Paris Gare du Nord | 2h12 | 10:24 Calais - Fréthun | 1 change | |
K16 (16366) · P73 (842646) | 10:29 Paris Gare du Nord | 3h23 | 13:52 Calais - Fréthun | 1 change | |
7569 | 12:25 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h58 | 14:23 Calais - Fréthun | 0 changesdirect | |
K16 (16368) · P73 (842654) | 13:21 Paris Gare du Nord | 3h24 | 16:45 Calais - Fréthun | 1 change | |
7047+ 844405 | 15:32 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h52 | 17:24 Calais - Fréthun | 1 change | |
7577 | 16:52 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h56 | 18:48 Calais - Fréthun | 0 changesdirect | |
7581 | 17:50 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h56 | 19:46 Calais - Fréthun | 0 changesdirect | |
7061+ 7581 | 17:53 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h53 | 19:46 Calais - Fréthun | 1 change | |
7069+ 844409 | 18:41 Paris Gare du Nord | 2h27 | 21:08 Calais - Fréthun | 1 change | |
7591 | 20:22 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h56 | 22:18 Calais - Fréthun | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Calais - Fréthun run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 18:25. The fastest train covers the 228 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 228 km |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 4:52 |
Last train 18:25 |
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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.

Most Paris Gare du Nord to Calais - Fréthun trains use the Paris Gare du Nord to Calais Ville station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris Gare du Nord and Calais - Fréthun train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Paris Gare du Nord is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare du Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminus Nord, Chez Casimir, Brasserie Terminus Nord, McDonald’s, Bonne Journeé, Autogrill Grignotin, Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare du Nord: Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Mercure Paris Gare du Nord, Ibis Paris Gare du Nord, Le Matissia, OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est.
Calais - Fréthun is 6 km from Calais city centre. Public transport options include:
Calais - Fréthun has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Channel, Restaurant du Golf
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Calais - Fréthun. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Calais - Fréthun. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Calais - Fréthun: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Calais - Fréthun: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Calais - Fréthun: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Calais, Hotel Meurice, Hotel de la Plage.
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