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 - €85 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Rotterdam is to train via Paris which takes 5h 43m and costs €140 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

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 via Paris which takes 5h 43m and costs €140 - €270.

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 FlixBus, depart from Caen 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 via Paris which takes 5h 43m and costs €140 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Caen to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Caen to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille 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 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 822+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Caen to Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 via Paris
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
€144–266
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Lillebus 712
2. Take the bus from Lille to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1325 / ...
10h 30m
€38–81
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 / ...
9h 46m
€52–168
Drive 567.7 km
1. Drive from Caen to Rotterdamcar 567.7 km
6h 20m
€101–146
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CFR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 6m
€251–461
Train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+ / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
6h 5m
€114–308
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 25m
€161–428
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 Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 36m
€169–431
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 Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 43m
€151–448
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 17m
€178–537

Caen to Rotterdam by train

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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 to Rotterdam Central Station via Lille in around 10h 30m.

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