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Pau to Calais by train
The journey from Pau to Calais by train is 539.46 mi and takes 13 hr 59 min. There are 11 connections per day, with the first departure at 5:57 AM and the last at 7:48 PM. It is possible to travel from Pau to Calais by train for as little as $78.00 or as much as $282.04. The best price for this journey is $78.00.
| Lowest Price | $78.00 |
| Journey Duration | 13 hr 59 min |
| Connection per Day | OUIGO, TER, TGV inOui, SNCF 11 |
| Lowest Price | OUIGO, TER, TGV inOui, SNCF $78.00 |
| Highest Price | OUIGO, TER, TGV inOui, SNCF $282.04 |
| First Departure | OUIGO, TER, TGV inOui, SNCF 5:57 AM |
| Last Departure | OUIGO, TER, TGV inOui, SNCF 7:48 PM |
| Distance | OUIGO, TER, TGV inOui, SNCF 539.46 mi |
| Departure | OUIGO, TER, TGV inOui, SNCF Pau |
| Arrival | OUIGO, TER, TGV inOui, SNCF Calais |
| Carriers | OUIGO, TER OUIGO, TER, TGV inOui, SNCF |
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Cheap train tickets from Pau to Calais
Looking for the best deal on a train ticket for your trip? Here are 4 ways to get cheap train tickets from Pau to Calais.
Book in advance and save
If you're looking for the best deal for your trip from Pau to Calais, booking train tickets in advance is a great way to save money, but keep in mind that advance tickets are usually not available until 3 months before your travel date.
Stay flexible with your travel time and explore off-peak journeys
Planning your trips around off-peak travel times not only means that you'll be able to avoid the crowds, but can also end up saving you money. Being flexible with your schedule and considering alternative routes or times will significantly impact the amount of money you spend on getting from Pau to Calais.
Always check special offers
Checking on the latest deals can help save a lot of money, making it worth taking the time to browse and compare prices. So make sure you get the best deal on your ticket and take advantage of special fares for children, youth and seniors as well as discounts for groups.
Unlock the potential of slower trains or connecting trains
If you're planning a trip with some flexible time, why not opt for the scenic route? Taking slower trains or connecting trains that make more stops may save you money on your ticket – definitely worth considering if it fits in your schedule.
Best time to book Pau to Calais travel
Virail Pro Tip ✌: Booking 10 days in advance save 10% on average
Find the best day to travel to Calais by train
When travelling to Calais by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Carriers on this route
Find out more about the carriers on this route.
In 2013, the French national railway company SNCF introduced OUIGO to offer budget-friendly TGV travel options. Choose between the lightning-fast OUIGO Grande Vitesse, reaching speeds of 300 km/h, or the more leisurely OUIGO Classique, which offers a nostalgic train ride experience.
SNCF, the French national railway company, offers TER, a comprehensive regional train service. TER (Transport Express Régional) trains connect cities, and villages within regions of France, offering local transportation for commuters and tourists as they explore the regional culture, landscape, and attractions through its vast network of regional routes. TER trains are slower than the high-speed trains but offer a more affordable and comfortable alternative for shorter journeys within the regions.
TGV inOui, which replaces traditional TGV services by offering a contemporary upgrade, is a high-speed train service operated by the French National Railways, SNCF that make it easy to explore around 50 destinations in neighboring countries such as Belgium, Germany, and Spain. TGV inOUI is designed to offer more comfort and flexibility to travelers, with features such as spacious seats, Wi-Fi, and catering services. It connects major cities in France and provides a fast, convenient, and comfortable mode of travel.
Ticket types and facilities from Pau to Calais
Compare the different ticket types and the facilities provided by OUIGO, TER and TGV inOui when traveling from Pau to Calais.
Standard Class / TGV
OUIGO Grande Vitesse offers a single class, akin to second-class travel, which accounts for its affordable ticket prices. Adult fares start at €10, depending on the destination, while children can travel for €5. Tickets for OUIGO can only be purchased online.
WiFi 
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Air conditioning 
Bicycle Standard Class / Classical
OUIGO Train Classique only have one class, which is equivalent to second class travel, which is why ticket prices are cheap. Tickets are available from €10 for adults (depending on destination) and €5 for children, and OUIGO train tickets are only available online. WiFi Power sockets Luggage Accessibility 
Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle Standard
TER train tickets have a fixed "Tarif Normal" fare and are valid for a single journey until midnight the day after validation in platform stamp machines. Some regions may offer off-peak discounts. Luggage Accessibility Air conditioning Bicycle Second Class (The essentials)
For a practical and affordable journey, TGV INOUI has two fares for second class tickets: The Prems Second, an affordable option, and The Second, the classic second class. Both of them can be exchanged and refunded, subject to certain conditions. The Prem's fare tickets are perfect if you're looking for the lowest prices, starting at just 15€ and available for booking up to 4 months in advance. WiFi Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle First Class (The comfort)
First-class tickets take your journey to the next level, offering enhanced comfort and exclusive benefits, including the option to choose seats in the Quiet Area. Additionally, this ticket offers flexibility for your booking and provides added benefits to Second Class features. WiFi 
Quiet zone Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle Business Première (The flexibility)
Business Première offers premium advantages like no-cost exchanges or refunds and exclusive amenities including advanced Wi-Fi and access to Grand Voyageur lounges, all while ensuring flexibility in your booking. WiFi Quiet zone Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle Facility Description
Find out more about the different facilities available onboard with each carrier on this route.
Facilities Description
WiFi You have access WiFi (OUIFI) and delve into the OUIFUN entertainment portal for an added fee. WiFi 
You have access WiFi (OUIFI) and delve into the OUIFUN entertainment portal for an added fee.
Power sockets On Ouigo trains, only top deck seats in select coaches come with power sockets. Note that these seats come at an additional charge, and the bottom deck lacks sockets altogether. Power sockets On Ouigo trains, only top deck seats in select coaches come with power sockets. Note that these seats come at an additional charge, and the bottom deck lacks sockets altogether.
Luggage OUIGO lets you bring two small hand luggage items or one piece measuring 36 x 27 x 15 cm for free, along with cabin baggage at 55x35x25cm with no weight restrictions. For larger items, a fee of €5 applies for online bookings made in advance, and it goes up to €20 if you pay in-person at the station. Luggage OUIGO lets you bring two small hand luggage items or one piece measuring 36 x 27 x 15 cm for free, along with cabin baggage at 55x35x25cm with no weight restrictions. For larger items, a fee of €5 applies for online bookings made in advance, and it goes up to €20 if you pay in-person at the station.
Accessibility For travelers with mobility concerns, TGV INOUI offers the 'Accès Plus' service. This provides dedicated assistance from the station directly to the train seat. It is advisable for passengers to contact 'Accès Plus' after securing their tickets and ensure arrangements are made at least 48 hours before the scheduled departure. Accessibility For travelers with mobility concerns, TGV INOUI offers the 'Accès Plus' service. This provides dedicated assistance from the station directly to the train seat. It is advisable for passengers to contact 'Accès Plus' after securing their tickets and ensure arrangements are made at least 48 hours before the scheduled departure.
Food and drink In France, OUIGO's Train classique services provide an at-seat snack service, though this isn't available on the high-speed trains. For those traveling in Spain, a visit to the OUIBAR in coach 4 serves up a variety of beverages and snacks. Food and drink In France, OUIGO's Train classique services provide an at-seat snack service, though this isn't available on the high-speed trains. For those traveling in Spain, a visit to the OUIBAR in coach 4 serves up a variety of beverages and snacks.
Air conditioning Travel in comfort with all coaches being air-conditioned. Air conditioning Travel in comfort with all coaches being air-conditioned.
Bicycle Planning to bring along bigger items like a bike, scooter, skis, or a musical instrument? If you book online in advance, it's just a €5 fee. But, if you decide to pay at the station, the fee goes up to €20. Bicycle Planning to bring along bigger items like a bike, scooter, skis, or a musical instrument? If you book online in advance, it's just a €5 fee. But, if you decide to pay at the station, the fee goes up to €20.
WiFi TER trains are currently without WiFi services. WiFi TER trains are currently without WiFi services.
Power sockets Modern TER trains come equipped with power sockets. Power sockets Modern TER trains come equipped with power sockets.
Luggage TER trains have no restrictions on the size of bags, as long as they are within your personal handling capability and can fit in designated luggage areas. Luggage TER trains have no restrictions on the size of bags, as long as they are within your personal handling capability and can fit in designated luggage areas.
Accessibility Accès TER' offers specialized assistance for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, ensuring a seamless travel experience. Accessibility Accès TER' offers specialized assistance for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, ensuring a seamless travel experience.
Food and drink TER trains do not provide onboard catering; consider bringing your refreshments. Food and drink TER trains do not provide onboard catering; consider bringing your refreshments.
Bicycle Traveling with a bike on TER trains is free, simply hang it or store it in designated areas on a first-come, first-served basis, booking not available. Bicycle Traveling with a bike on TER trains is free, simply hang it or store it in designated areas on a first-come, first-served basis, booking not available.
WiFi On TGV INOUI trains, enjoy complimentary WiFi access throughout your journey. Whether you're working, replying to emails, or diving into the TGV INOUI entertainment hub, we've got you covered. WiFi On TGV INOUI trains, enjoy complimentary WiFi access throughout your journey. Whether you're working, replying to emails, or diving into the TGV INOUI entertainment hub, we've got you covered.
Quiet zone With a Business Première ticket, step into an exclusive coach designed for comfort. It's your silent sanctuary, ideal for both work and relaxation.
Quiet zone With a Business Première ticket, step into an exclusive coach designed for comfort. It's your silent sanctuary, ideal for both work and relaxation.
Power sockets Every seat on TGV inOUI is power-packed! With an outlet at your disposal, you're always charged and ready.
Power sockets Every seat on TGV inOUI is power-packed! With an outlet at your disposal, you're always charged and ready.
Luggage On TGV INOUI trains, you can bring as much luggage as your arms and legs can carry, but remember to properly label your own luggage. Handbags and small items are best stored either at feet-level or under the seat; heavier pieces should be placed in an available corner of the car or along its central aisle. Luggage On TGV INOUI trains, you can bring as much luggage as your arms and legs can carry, but remember to properly label your own luggage. Handbags and small items are best stored either at feet-level or under the seat; heavier pieces should be placed in an available corner of the car or along its central aisle.
Accessibility For travelers with mobility concerns, TGV INOUI offers the 'Accès Plus' service. This provides dedicated assistance from the station directly to the train seat. It is advisable for passengers to contact 'Accès Plus' after securing their tickets and ensure arrangements are made at least 48 hours before the scheduled departure. Accessibility For travelers with mobility concerns, TGV INOUI offers the 'Accès Plus' service. This provides dedicated assistance from the station directly to the train seat. It is advisable for passengers to contact 'Accès Plus' after securing their tickets and ensure arrangements are made at least 48 hours before the scheduled departure.
Food and drink Travelers on TGV INOUI can look forward to an assortment of food and beverages. The train service presents a curated selection that promises to cater to diverse palates. Food and drink Travelers on TGV INOUI can look forward to an assortment of food and beverages. The train service presents a curated selection that promises to cater to diverse palates.
Air conditioning Stay cool and comfortable. All TGV inOUI trains are air-conditioned, ensuring a pleasant journey, irrespective of the weather outside. Air conditioning Stay cool and comfortable. All TGV inOUI trains are air-conditioned, ensuring a pleasant journey, irrespective of the weather outside.
Bicycle Booking required for non-foldable bikes (€10) on select TGV INOUI trains, foldable bikes under 130x90cm can travel as hand luggage on any TGV INOUI train, disassembled bikes can be taken without booking if stored in a bike bag under 130x90cm. Aquatic or snowboards, folded scooters, and musical instruments can be taken as hand luggage if they are in a carrying case under 130 x 90 cm. Bicycle Booking required for non-foldable bikes (€10) on select TGV INOUI trains, foldable bikes under 130x90cm can travel as hand luggage on any TGV INOUI train, disassembled bikes can be taken without booking if stored in a bike bag under 130x90cm. Aquatic or snowboards, folded scooters, and musical instruments can be taken as hand luggage if they are in a carrying case under 130 x 90 cm.
Services on board OUIGO, TER and TGV inOui from Pau to Calais
Compare services on board when travelling from Pau to Calais by train.
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Pau to Calais CO2 Emissions by Train
Train
60.77kg
Bus
65.11kg
Flight
173.64kg
Car
138.91kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Pau to Calais by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Pau and Calais are 60.77kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Pau and Calais? By taking the train between Pau and Calais you will save 112.87kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 4.34kg compared to a bus and 78.14kg compared to a car.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a train ticket from Pau to Calais?
A train ticket from Pau to Calais is $155.08. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $78.00.
What's the cheapest train ticket from Pau to Calais?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Pau to Calais is $78.00. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Pau and Calais by train?
Pau to Calais is 539.46 mi.
How long does the train between Pau and Calais take?
Pau to Calais is on average 13 hr 59 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 8 hr 21 min.
Which companies operate from Pau to Calais?
The train journey from Pau to Calais is covered by 3 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: OUIGO, TER, TGV inOui and SNCF.
How many train connections per day go from Pau to Calais?
Pau to Calais has 11 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Pau to Calais leave?
The earliest train from Pau to Calais departs at 5:57 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Pau to Calais depart?
The latest train from Pau to Calais departs at 7:48 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Pau to Calais in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is $78.00 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between Pau to Calais by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Pau and Calais is 8 hr 21 min.
Is there a direct train from Pau to Calais?
Yes, there is a direct train between Pau and Calais.
What are the CO2 emissions for Pau to Calais by train?
The train journey from Pau to Calais creates 60.77kg of CO2 emissions.