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

The cheapest way to get from Arras to Caen is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arras to Caen is to train via Paris which takes 3h 14m and costs €70 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Arras and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Arras to Caen. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Caen via Amiens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Arras and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Arras to Caen. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Caen via Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Arras to Caen?

The distance between Arras and Caen is 420 km. The road distance is 303.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Arras to Caen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 14m and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Arras to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arras to Caen bus from?

Arras to Caen bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Arras station.

Where do I catch the Arras to Caen train from?

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

Train or bus from Arras to Caen?

The best way to get from Arras to Caen is to train via Paris which takes 3h 14m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Arras to Caen bus arrive?

Arras to Caen bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Amiens station.

Where does the Arras to Caen train arrive?

Arras to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Arras to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Arras to Caen is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Arras to Caen.

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2758+ hotels available in Caen.

Arras to Caen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Arras to Caen by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+ / ...
3h 14m
€71–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arras to Amiensbus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Amiens to Caenbus 712
5h 56m
€27–42
Drive 303.3 km
1. Drive from Arras to Caencar 303.3 km
3h 27m
€47–68
Train
1. Take the train from Arras to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain P10
4h 29m
€58–127

Arras to Caen by train

119Weekly Trains

3h 14mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 420.4 km
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Arras to Caen via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arras to Caen via Amiens in around 5h 56m.

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