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Trains from Paris to Calais

Gare du Nord in Paris
Paris Gare du Nord

Taking the train from Paris to Calais is an easy way to get from the French capital to the ferry port when you are visiting France. Trains from Paris to Calais run regularly from Paris Gare du Nord train station and arrive at either Calais Centre or Calais Frethun train station.

Trains are operated by SNCF and run all throughout the day, with increased frequency during peak times.

The total journey time from Paris to Calais varies depending on what kind of train you take. If you take a high-speed TGV train to Frethun station, you can make the journey in 1 hour and 40 minutes.

If you take a combination of a TGV and a regional TER train to Centre station, the trip can take up to 2 hours and 45 minutes, and requires a change at Lille.

The price of a train ticket depends on which type of train you choose. Direct TGV trains can cost from 21.00 euros each way, while a combination of TGV and TER trains can cost from 37.60 euros each way. The lowest fares for trains from Paris to Calais are usually only available if you book in advance of travel.

Buses from Paris to Barcelona

Buses from Paris to Barcelona are one of the cheapest ways to travel from France to Spain when you are visiting Europe.

A company called Eurolines offers buses from Paris to Barcelona and other cities throughout the continent. Their fleet is clean and modern, and offers a comfortable means of transportation.

Buses leave Paris Gallieni bus station for Barcelona Estacio Sants and Nord bus stations once a day at 14:45. They arrive the following day at 6:00 in the morning.

The stated travel time from Paris to Barcelona is 15 hours and 15 minutes, but the trip can take longer depending on the traffic conditions en route to Spain. Leave yourself plenty of time to connect if you are transfering when you arrive.

Coach tickets on buses from Paris to Barcelona can cost from 44 euros if you make your booking online at least 45 days before traveling.

Buses from Paris to Milan

If you are not planning on taking a train or flying from France to Italy, or you would like to book the cheapest route, traveling by bus from Paris to Milan is the best way to go.

A company called Eurolines offers regular coaches from Paris to Milan. Their buses leave Paris Gallieni bus station for the Milan city center once a day at either 18:30 (M, W, F) or 22:45 (Tu, Th, Sa, Su). Services arrive in Milan the following morning at 7:15 or the following afternoon at 14:00, respectively.

The bus ride from Paris to Milan takes 12 hours and 45 minutes or more, depending on whether traffic is light or heavy and when coaches depart. Delays are common, so keep that in mind if you are connecting in Italy.

Tickets for Eurolines buses from Paris to Milan can cost from 24 euros for singles if you book your tickets online at least 30 days ahead of time.