There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Cambrai by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+ / ...
- Take the train from Paris Nord to ArrasTgv
5h 33m€63–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Caen to Amiens712
- Take the bus from AMIENS - Gare routière to PERONNE - Rue Saint Sauveur747
- Take the bus from PERONNE - Rue Saint Sauveur to CAMBRAI - Choque735
7h 41m€21–43Drive 336.6 km
- Drive from Caen to Cambrai336.6 km
3h 11m€52–76Train
- Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive DroiteP10
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to DouaiK45
6h 8m€47–132Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Caen to Cambrai336.9 km
4h 10m€22
Caen to Cambrai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Cambrai is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Cambrai is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Cambrai. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at CAMBRAI - Choque via AMIENS - Gare routière and PERONNE - Rue Saint Sauveur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Cambrai. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Cambrai via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord, Arras and Douai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Caen and Cambrai is 474 km. The road distance is 336.6 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Cambrai without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 33m and costs €60 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Caen to Cambrai, including transfers.
Caen to Cambrai bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.
Caen to Cambrai train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Cambrai is to train via Paris which takes 5h 33m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Cambrai, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Cambrai via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, Arras, and Douai in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to CAMBRAI - Choque via Amiens, AMIENS - Gare routière, and PERONNE - Rue Saint Sauveur in around 7h 41m.
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- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Douai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- Rail 1st Class
- €45–65
Train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Douai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Caen to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 03 22 33 31 33
- contact@trans80.fr
- Website
- trans80.hautsdefrance.fr
Bus from AMIENS - Gare routière to PERONNE - Rue Saint Sauveur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- trans80.hautsdefrance.fr
Bus from PERONNE - Rue Saint Sauveur to CAMBRAI - Choque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- trans80.hautsdefrance.fr
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Caen to Cambrai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Cambrai bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amiens station.
Caen to Cambrai train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Cambrai is 337 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Caen to Cambrai.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Cambrai. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.