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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Caen is to drive and car ferry which costs €30 - €300 and takes 8h 17m.

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 6h 53m and costs €170 - €360.

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 6h 53m and costs €170 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Basingstoke to Caen, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 7:08 PM in Basingstoke and 8:08 PM in Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2758+ hotels available in Caen.

Basingstoke to Caen - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, 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 Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
6h 53m
€170–355
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
8h 17m
€34–299
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
5h 38m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbourtrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
10h 35m
€49–342

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Caen.

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Distance: 772.3 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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 6h 53m.

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