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 €35 - €75 and takes 8h 58m.

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 43m and costs €160 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Rotterdam via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

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 43m.

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 43m and costs €160 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m 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 Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), 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 43m and costs €160 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 58m.

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 Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-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 train ticket from Caen to Rotterdam?

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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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, 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 Thalys
5h 43m
€167–329
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 58m
€38–71
Drive 567.7 km
1. Drive from Caen to Rotterdamcar 567.7 km
6h 20m
€101–145
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 Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 27m
€154–385
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Caen to Brussels Southbus 1752
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain EuroCity / ...
11h 31m
€55–107
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-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 47m
€159–401
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-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 Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 51m
€165–550
Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain
3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NTE - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 20m
€143–387
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 Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h
€198–519

Caen to Rotterdam by train

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5h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 686 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Rotterdam Centraal via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rotterdam via Lille - Europe Train Station in around 8h 58m.

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