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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €27 - €85 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €110 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Caen to Rotterdam?

The distance between Caen and Rotterdam is 686 km. The road distance is 567.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €110 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Caen to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Caen to Rotterdam train from?

Caen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Caen to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €85 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Caen to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Caen to Rotterdam train arrive?

Caen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Rotterdam is 568 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Caen to Rotterdam.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 819+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Caen to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Caen to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 St Lazaretrain 3344 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
5h 51m
€118–264
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1325 / ...
10h 25m
€27–82
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Caen to Brussels-North train stationbus 712
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
10h 6m
€48–99
Drive 567.7 km
1. Drive from Caen to Rotterdamcar 567.7 km
6h 20m
€100–144
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CDG - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 36m
€135–406
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 13m
€138–327
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ORY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 55m
€130–426
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 57m
€162–534
Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Rennestrain
3. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane RNS - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 11m
€181–638

Caen to Rotterdam by train

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5h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 686 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Rotterdam Centraal via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rotterdam Central Station via Lille - Europe Train Station and Lille in around 10h 25m.

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