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

The cheapest way to get from Assen to Caen is to bus via Brussels which costs €55 - €150 and takes 16h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Assen to Caen is to train and fly which takes 8h 12m and costs €160 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Assen and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Assen to Caen. However, there are services departing from Assen, Rolderstraat and arriving at Caen via Groningen central station and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Assen and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Assen to Caen. However, there are services departing from Assen and arriving at Caen via Rotterdam Centraal, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Assen to Caen?

The distance between Assen and Caen is 905 km. The road distance is 760.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Assen to Caen without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs €160 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Assen to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Assen to Caen bus from?

Assen to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Assen to Caen train from?

Assen to Caen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.

Train or bus from Assen to Caen?

The best way to get from Assen to Caen is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs €160 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs €55 - €150 and takes 16h 22m.

Where does the Assen to Caen bus arrive?

Assen to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Assen to Caen train arrive?

Assen to Caen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Assen to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Caen is 761 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Assen to Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2645+ hotels available in Caen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Assen to Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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 Assen to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 22m
€162–300
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Brussels-North train stationbus N818
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Caenbus 712
16h 22m
€59–147
Drive 760.5 km
1. Drive from Assen to Caencar 760.5 km
8h 18m
€136–196
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Assen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane AMS - CFR
10h 16m
€272–500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Groningen to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 26m
€68–127
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Assen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 12m
€168–456
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Assen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane AMS - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 19m
€158–486
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Assen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
5. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
10h 16m
€197–461

Assen to Caen by train

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8h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 905.4 km
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Assen, Netherlands and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Assen to Caen via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assen, Rolderstraat to Caen via Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte, Groningen central station, and Brussels-North train station in around 16h 22m.

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