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How to get fromCaen to Essenby train (Eurostar), bus, car, train or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Caen to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain train K2+ / ...
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain train Thalys
    7h 25m
    €227–409

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Essen central train stationbus bus N79
    13h 35m
    €57–105

  3. Drive 686 km

    1. Drive from Caen to Essencar car 686 km
    6h 29m
    €105–152

  4. Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport

    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain train
    2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane CDG - DUS
    6h 31m
    €152–342

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain train K2+ / ...
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain train Tha
    7h 53m
    €229–411

  6. Train, fly to Frankfurt

    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain train
    2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane CDG - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain train
    8h 7m
    €164–381

Caen to Essen by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€227Cheapest Price
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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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Essen central train station via Paris in around 13h 35m.

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