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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Groningen is to bus which costs €60 - €90 and takes 15h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Groningen is to drive which takes 8h 38m and costs €130 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Groningen central station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Groningen via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Caen to Groningen?

The distance between Caen and Groningen is 933 km. The road distance is 784.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs €150 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Caen to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Groningen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Caen to Groningen train from?

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

Train or bus from Caen to Groningen?

The best way to get from Caen to Groningen is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs €150 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 14h 50m.

Where does the Caen to Groningen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Caen to Groningen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Caen to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Groningen is 785 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Caen to Groningen.

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

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

Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 462+ hotels available in Groningen.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Caen to Groningen 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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Groningentrain
8h 57m
€153–379
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Brussels-North train stationbus 712
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Groningen central stationbus N818
14h 50m
€58–118
Drive 784.9 km
1. Drive from Caen to Groningencar 784.9 km
8h 38m
€137–197
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 Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
5. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
10h 27m
€185–419
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Groningenbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 45m
€64–87
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CDG - AMS
3. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Groningentrain
11h 15m
€166–474
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ORY - AMS
3. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Groningentrain
11h 36m
€156–494

Caen to Groningen by train

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8h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 932.7 km
Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Caen to Groningen via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Groningen central station via Brussels-North train station in around 14h 50m.

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