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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Caen is to bus which costs €35 - €140 and takes 16h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Caen is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €150 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Caen station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Caen?

The distance between Basingstoke and Caen is 772 km.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Caen without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €150 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Basingstoke to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Caen bus from?

Basingstoke to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Caen?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Caen is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €150 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €140 and takes 16h 6m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Caen bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 1:40 AM in Basingstoke and 2:40 AM in Caen.

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

Book your Basingstoke to Caen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2633+ hotels available in Caen.

Basingstoke to Caen - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, car train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
7h 3m
€150–406
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
7h 11m
€34–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
16h 6m
€40–137
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caen
5h 31m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to CoshamLondon Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
9h 27m
€37–302

Basingstoke to Caen by train, subway, and bus

110Weekly Services

7h 3mAverage Duration

€150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 772.2 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Caen via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 6m.

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