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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Rotterdam is to bus and train which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 7m.

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 47m and costs €130 - €290.

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 47m.

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 47m and costs €130 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 47m and costs €130 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 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 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?

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Caen to Rotterdam - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Caen to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, or plane

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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 47m
€136–287
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
€36–76
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 7m
€46–73
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 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
6h 55m
€156–409
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CFR - AMS
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdambus
9h 35m
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
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 bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdambus
8h 1m
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
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 bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdambus
8h 19m

Caen to Rotterdam by train

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5h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 686 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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 47m. 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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