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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Saclay is to bus via Pont de Sèvres which costs €15 - €45 and takes 4h 33m.

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 18m 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 Mairie de Saclay via Pont de Sèvres, Vélizy 2 and Gare de Jouy-en-Josas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Caen to Saclay?

The distance between Caen and Saclay is 275 km. The road distance is 236.1 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 and line 21 bus and line 4609 bus which takes 3h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m 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.

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 18m to drive from Caen to Saclay.

Where can I stay near Saclay?

There are 20195+ hotels available in Saclay.

Caen to Saclay - 4 ways to travel via train, line 21 bus, line 4609 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, line 21 bus, line 4609 bus
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+
2. Take the bus from Gare Saint-Lazare - Budapest to Saint-Michel - Saint-Germain21 / ...
3. Take the train from Saint-Michel Notre-Dame to Le GuichetB
4. Take the bus from Gare du Guichet to Mairie de Saclay
3h 56m
Bus via Pont de Sèvres
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris1774 / ...
4h 33m
€15–44
Drive 236.1 km
1. Drive from Caen to Saclay236.1 km
2h 18m
€37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Aéroport d'Orly 1-2-3 to Christ de Saclay5154
5h 45m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 275.1 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Caen to Paris once daily. Tickets cost €13–45 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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