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.
Quick and easy travel from many cities
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 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.
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 come to Calais! From Lille, Arras, Amiens or elsewhere, several daily connections make it easy to reach this dynamic resort on the Opal Coast. No traffic hassles or searching for parking. With TER Hauts de France, you arrive in the city center, relaxed and ready to discover the treasures of Calais.
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.
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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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A 100% free transport network in Calais
In Calais, soft mobility is a priority. The Calais Opale Bus network is free for everyone.
13 lines cover the city, the coast and the hinterland
The Majest'in, an unusual river shuttle, takes you from the center of Calais to Coulogne
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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