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 €16 - €35 and takes 4h 58m.

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 and Gare de Massy - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Caen to Saclay?

The distance between Caen and Saclay is 266 km. The road distance is 235.8 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 20m and costs €40 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m 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 20m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €35 and takes 4h 58m.

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 20250+ 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 Saint-Lazaretrain K2+ / ...
3h 20m
€42–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Parisbus 1774 / ...
4h 58m
€16–30
Drive 235.8 km
1. Drive from Caen to Saclaycar 235.8 km
2h 20m
€37–53
Bus, line 5154 bus
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Aéroport d'Orly 1-2-3 - A3 to Christ de Saclaybus 5154
5h 33m

Caen to Saclay by train, foot, and bus

174Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 266 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie) operates a train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare hourly, and the journey takes 1h 59m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Caen to Paris 4 times a day. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 2h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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