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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Caen is to train and car ferry which costs €29 - €310 and takes 10h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Caen is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 8m and costs €35 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 47m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Caen?

The distance between Bournemouth and Caen is 280 km.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Caen without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Bournemouth to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Caen bus from?

Bournemouth to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Caen?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Caen is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €190 and takes 17h 47m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Caen bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 9:27 AM in Bournemouth and 10:27 AM in Caen.

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

Book your Bournemouth to Caen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2627+ hotels available in Caen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Caen by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
7h 8m
€37–305
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton CentralWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
10h 29m
€29–301
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth 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 45m
€144–513
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Green Line Coach Station
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
17h 47m
€58–186
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caen
6h 28m

Bournemouth to Caen by train, subway, and bus

110Weekly Services

7h 45mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Caen.

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Distance: 280.2 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth 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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Caen - Bus Station via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 17h 47m.

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