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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €150 and takes 13h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Essen is to drive which takes 6h 26m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Essen central train station via Brussels-North train station and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Caen to Essen?

The distance between Caen and Essen is 851 km. The road distance is 686.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €100 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Caen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Essen bus from?

Caen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Caen to Essen?

The best way to get from Caen to Essen is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €150 and takes 13h 1m.

Where does the Caen to Essen bus arrive?

Caen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Caen to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Caen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Essen is 686 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Caen to Essen.

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

Book your Caen to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Caen to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2548+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Caen to Essen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, 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-LazareK2+ / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen HbfThalys
7h 23m
€102–287
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Brussels-North train station712
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Düsseldorf central bus station081 / ...
3. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train station027 / ...
13h 1m
€45–147
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive DroiteP10
2. Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Brussels - Midi Train Station
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen HbfTha
12h 2m
€72–273
Drive 686.4 km
1. Drive from Caen to Essen686.4 km
6h 26m
€107–154
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CDG - DUS
6h 27m
€144–377
Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CDG - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
8h 51m
€171–478
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)CDG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
8h 35m
€137–379

Caen to Essen by train

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7h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 850.8 km
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Essen Hbf via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Essen central train station via Brussels-North train station and Düsseldorf central bus station in around 13h 1m.

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