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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Saclay is to bus which costs €17 - €40 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Saclay is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Saclay?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Saclay. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at La Martinière via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station and Gare de Massy - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Caen to Saclay?

The distance between Caen and Saclay is 267 km. The road distance is 235.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Saclay without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €45 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Caen to Saclay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Saclay bus from?

Caen to Saclay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Saclay?

The best way to get from Caen to Saclay is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 5h.

Where does the Caen to Saclay bus arrive?

Caen to Saclay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Can I drive from Caen to Saclay?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Saclay is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Caen to Saclay.

Where can I stay near Saclay?

There are 20558+ hotels available in Saclay.

Caen to Saclay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 5154 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Saclay by train, bus, or car

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 3312 / ...
3h 13m
€45–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Parisbus 1774 / ...
5h
€17–36
Drive 235.7 km
1. Drive from Caen to Saclaycar 235.7 km
2h 20m
€37–53
Bus, line 5154 bus
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris - Orly Airportbus 1752
2. Take the bus from La Fraternelle to Christ de Saclaybus 5154
5h 3m

Caen to Saclay by train, subway, and bus

111Weekly Services

3h 13mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 266.8 km
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Saclay, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Caen to Paris St Lazare hourly. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Caen to Paris 4 times a day. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 2h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day.

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