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Best day trips from Calais

The most popular day trips from Calais are Boulogne-sur-Mer, Dover, Dunkirk and Lille. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your journey from Calais on Omio.

A view of Boulogne-sur-Mer

Day trip from Calais to Boulogne-sur-Mer

Why visit Boulogne-sur-Mer for the day?

Boulogne-sur-Mer is a Channel port known for its maritime heritage, walled old town and Nausicaá aquarium. The city mixes medieval streets, a working fishing harbour and a broad seafront with a direct, everyday character.

How to get from Calais to Boulogne-sur-Mer?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Calais to Boulogne-sur-Mer among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £87.

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A view of Dover

Day trip from Calais to Dover

Why visit Dover for the day?

Dover is a historic Kent port known for the White Cliffs and Dover Castle. Its busy harbour, wartime past and chalk coastline give the town a distinctly maritime character.

How to get from Calais to Dover?

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Calais to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £39, and a coach costs an average of £47.

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A view of Dunkirk

Day trip from Calais to Dunkirk

Why visit Dunkirk for the day?

Dunkirk is a northern French port city best known for the 1940 evacuation in the Second World War. It pairs a broad seafront and working harbour with Flemish character, maritime history and a strong carnival tradition.

How to get from Calais to Dunkirk?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Calais to Dunkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £15.

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A view of Lille

Day trip from Calais to Lille

Why visit Lille for the day?

Lille is a lively northern French city with Flemish character, handsome old streets and a strong student presence. It is known for the Grand'Place, Vieux-Lille and a food scene that blends French and Belgian influences.

How to get from Calais to Lille?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Calais to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £19.

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