What is the cheapest way to get from Alsace to Caen?

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Caen is to train and bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 13h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alsace to Caen?

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Caen is to fly which takes 6h and costs €160 - €450.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Caen. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Caen via Selestat, Gare de Lyon and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Alsace to Caen?

The distance between Alsace and Caen is 733 km. The road distance is 663.9 km.

How do I travel from Alsace to Caen without a car?

The best way to get from Alsace to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €140 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Alsace to Caen?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Alsace to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Caen train from?

Alsace to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Selestat station.

Train or fly from Alsace to Caen?

The best way to get from Alsace to Caen is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €140 - €250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €160 - €450 and takes 6h.

Where does the Alsace to Caen train arrive?

Alsace to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Caen is 664 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Alsace to Caen.

How do I get a train ticket from Alsace to Caen?

Book your Alsace to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 1405+ hotels available in Caen.

Alsace to Caen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Alsace to Caen by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Selestat to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
6h 18m
€144–249
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Selestat to Mulhouse Villetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Parisbus
3. Take the bus from Paris to Caenbus 774 / ...
13h 9m
€62–123
Drive 663.9 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Caencar 663.9 km
7h 36m
€103–148
Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane SXB - CFR
6h
€169–446
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 50m
€121–265
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 36m
€178–450
Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain
3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain
8h 35m
€125–401
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Selestat to Mulhouse Villetrain
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane LYS - CFR
8h 35m
€214–551

Alsace to Caen by train and subway

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6h 18mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 733 km
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Alsace, France and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Caen via Selestat, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, Volotea, Twin Jet, and Air France fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) 4 times a week.

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