Coming by train
Between heritage, beach, culture and nature, Calais is a destination accessible by train all year round. Calais Ville station is even thecloser to the sea of the entire regional network! Alone, as a couple, with friends or family, treat yourself to a pleasant getaway. The beautiful season is here, it's time to take advantage of the offers TGV & TER Hauts de France to be seduced by Calais, seaside resort and City of Art and History.
The sea is a 15-minute walk from the train station!
Heading for the sea… so close to Calais-Ville station! Beach, nature and a seaside stroll are all yours! Calais beach, a 15-minute walk from Calais-Ville station, is a modern seafront designed for all generations and people with reduced mobility. For lovers of nature and panoramas, the cliffs of Cape Blanc-Nez are 11 kilometers away, accessible from Calais with the urban area's public transport network, which is free. The promise? From the top of the cliff, a spectacular view of the English Channel, the maritime traffic of the Strait of Dover, and the'England in clear weather.
©Fred Collier TER tickets for €1 to Calais La Plage!
Until August 23, 2026, the éTER program, run by Hauts-de-France Mobilités and SNCF Voyageurs, offers train travel for just €1 to numerous destinations across the region, including seaside, nature, and cities, on weekends and public holidays. Tickets are available for purchase up to a limit of 4,000 per day across the entire network. For special trains, éTER tickets are time-stamped and valid only for the specific train and time selected at the time of purchase.
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Quick and easy travel from many cities
TGV
Coming to Calais by TGV via the Paris-Lille-Calais link couldn't be simpler! TGV trains serve the stations of Calais Fréthun (Very High Speed Station) and the Calais Ville Station, right in the city center and a stone's throw from all the essential symbols. When booking your TGV INOUI ticket, choose the station "Calais City" to reach the city center more easily via a TER connection or via an SNCF shuttle bus.
By TER
Are you already in the region? To have a great time on the Opal Coast without stress, the good idea is to take a TER Hauts de France To get to Calais! From Lille, Arras, Amiens or elsewhere, several daily connections make it easy to reach the most dynamics of the Opal CoastWith TER Hauts de France, you arrive in the city center, relaxed and ready to discover the treasures of Calais.
TER Culture Discounts
From Calais-Ville station, you can also reach a rich historical and cultural heritage within a few minutes' walk. As a bonus, five establishments offer discounts at the ticket office upon presentation of a valid TER Hauts-de-France travel pass for the day (conditions apply at the respective ticket offices).
Available in this 'TER de Culture' offer: The impressive Town Hall and its belfry, listed by UNESCO, just opposite the train station. Calais Museum of Fine Arts and its new Auguste Rodin space, a 5-minute walk away The 1939-1945 Memory Museum, installed in an old bunker. The famous City of Lace and Fashion, a 12-minute walk. And finally, the Dragon Company and its eponymous colossal animal, a 15-minute walk from the station.
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©Amandine Richard A car-free stay: too easy in Calais!
Once they arrive at Calais-Ville station, travelers can continue exploring the region thanks to Imag'in, the free public transport network for Greater Calais, launched in 2020. This network includes city buses as well as themed shuttles: the Balad'in connects the station, the Tourist Office, and the port in the heart of the city; the Div'in offers an open-air journey to Cap Blanc-Nez; and the Majest'in travels along the canal to the Cité de la Dentelle et de la Mode (City of Lace and Fashion). This allows travelers to combine train travel with sightseeing without ever needing a car.
The car-free guide to Calais
A more sustainable and convenient visit by train
Take the train to come to Calais, it's also doing something for the planet. Less polluting than the car, the train allows you to travel more responsibly, without sacrificing comfort. good plan year-round, it's the TER Hauts de France card and its 50% discount all year round.
In summary: Why come to Calais by train with TER Hauts-de-France?
- Direct and stress-free access to Calais city centre and the beach within walking distance;
- Museums, heritage and culture with discounts;
- Nature and seaside walks even for a round trip;
- The bus station and all local lines of the Imag'In network (free!) which runs alongside the Calais Ville SNCF station;
- A gesture for the environment!
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