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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Caen is to train and ferry which costs €100 - €140 and takes 24h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Caen is to fly and train which takes 7h 40m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 13m.

How far is it from Belfast to Caen?

The distance between Belfast and Caen is 1173 km.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Caen without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 24h 43m and costs €110 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Belfast to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Caen bus from?

Belfast to Caen bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Belfast to Caen bus arrive?

Belfast to Caen bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

What is the time difference between Belfast and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Belfast. It is currently 3:47 AM in Belfast and 4:47 AM in Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2666+ hotels available in Caen.

Belfast to Caen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Belfast to Caen by plane, train, bus, ferry, or busferry

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

Fly Belfast International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BFS - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
7h 40m
€95–247
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)DUB - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 47m
€80–270
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourg
3. Take the train from Cherbourg to CaenTer
24h 43m
€111–149
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
30h 13m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)DUB - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 35m
€100–280
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)DUB - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Saint Denis Université
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
9h 33m
€95–245
Fly Belfast International Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)BFS - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Saint Denis Université
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 38m
€115–232
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourg
3. Take the train from Cherbourg to CaenTer
24h 50m
€100–138

Belfast to Caen by bus, foot, ferry, and train

7Weekly Services

24h 43mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,173 km
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Caen, France?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Caen. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG), walk to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2, take the train to Paris Nord, walk to Gare Magenta, take the train to Haussmann Saint-Lazare, walk to Paris Saint-Lazare, then take the train to Caen. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glengall Street to Caen via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Cherbourg, and Cherbourg in around 24h 43m.

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