There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Jarnac by train (TGV), bus, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Caen to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain K39
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
6h 28m€74–191Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Jarnac Charentetrain Ter
9h 19m€45–98Drive 476.6 km
- Drive from Caen to Jarnaccar 476.6 km
4h 53m€73–106Train via Paris
- Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+ / ...
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
6h 49m€104–265Bus
- Take the bus from Caen to Paris - Orly Airportbus 1752
- Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Angoulêmebus FlixBus S703
12h€51–88
Caen to Jarnac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Jarnac is to bus and train which costs €45 - €100 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Jarnac is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Jarnac. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at JARNAC-JARNAC PLACE du Château via Paris - Orly Airport and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Jarnac. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Jarnac Charente via St Pierre Des Corps and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Caen and Jarnac is 514 km. The road distance is 476.6 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Jarnac without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €70 - €200.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Caen to Jarnac, including transfers.
Caen to Jarnac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.
Caen to Jarnac train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Jarnac is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Jarnac, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Jarnac Charente via St Pierre Des Corps and Angouleme in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to JARNAC-JARNAC PLACE du Château via Paris - Orly Airport, Angoulême, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 12h.
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@normandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–100
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Jarnac Charente
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–160
- 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 St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Caen to Paris - Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Jarnac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris - Orly Airport station.
Caen to Jarnac train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Jarnac is 477 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Caen to Jarnac.
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