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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Caen is to fly and train which costs €160 - €360 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Caen is to fly and train which takes 6h 56m and costs €150 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Tirana and Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Athens to Caen?

The distance between Athens and Caen is 2354 km. The road distance is 3042.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Caen without a car is to bus and train which takes 38h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 22m to get from Athens to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Caen bus from?

Athens to Caen bus services, operated by Saimiri Tours, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Caen?

The best way to get from Athens to Caen is to fly which takes 12h 22m and costs €140 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Athens to Caen bus arrive?

Athens to Caen bus services, operated by Saimiri Tours, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Caen?

Caen is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 4:32 PM in Athens and 3:32 PM in Caen.

Can I drive from Athens to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Caen is 3042 km. It takes approximately 29h 46m to drive from Athens to Caen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Athens to Caen?

Book your Athens to Caen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 3045+ hotels available in Caen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Caen by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

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

Fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane ATH - CFR
12h 22m
€146–592
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Paris Gare de Lyonbus
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
38h 50m
Drive 3,042.1 km
1. Drive from Athens to Caencar 3,042.1 km
29h 46m
€547–790
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ATH - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h
€162–353
Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane ATH - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 56m
€159–380
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Genevabus
4. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
39h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Paris Nordbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
2d 1h
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Caencar
34h 29m
€529–759

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) flights

13Weekly Planes

17h 25mAverage Duration

€121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,354.5 km
Duration: 12h 22m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Caen, France?

Aegean Airlines, Volotea, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Caen - Bus Station via Tirana, Tirana, Paris Nord, Magenta, Neuilly - Porte Maillot, and Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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