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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Dortmund is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Dortmund is to drive which takes 6h 51m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse via LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Caen to Dortmund?

The distance between Caen and Dortmund is 885 km. The road distance is 721.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €170 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Caen to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Dortmund bus from?

Caen to Dortmund bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Dortmund train from?

Caen to Dortmund train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Caen to Dortmund is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €170 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus via Lille, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 12h 37m.

Where does the Caen to Dortmund bus arrive?

Caen to Dortmund bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Caen to Dortmund train arrive?

Caen to Dortmund train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Dortmund is 721 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Caen to Dortmund.

How do I get a train ticket from Caen to Dortmund?

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

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Where can I stay near Dortmund?

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Caen to Dortmund - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Caen to Dortmund by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+ / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dortmund Hbftrain Thalys
7h 56m
€171–357
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Brussels-North train stationbus 712
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus 1304 / ...
13h
€48–85
Bus via Lille
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
12h 37m
€78–111
Drive 721.3 km
1. Drive from Caen to Dortmundcar 721.3 km
6h 51m
€112–161
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 58m
€158–387
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dortmund Hbftrain
8h 43m
€168–355
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CFR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
12h 2m
€116–479

Caen to Dortmund by train

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7h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 884.7 km
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Caen to Dortmund Hbf via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse via Lille - Europe Train Station and LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers in around 12h 37m.

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