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

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

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 station to Saclay. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Christ de Saclay via Aéroport d'Orly 1-2-3 - A3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Caen to Saclay?

The distance between Caen and Saclay is 275 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 4h 7m and costs €28 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.

Train or bus from Caen to Saclay?

The best way to get from Caen to Saclay is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €28 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 5154 bus via Paris - Orly Airport, which costs and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Caen to Saclay bus arrive?

Caen to Saclay bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5 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 20200+ hotels available in Saclay.

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

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 3344 / ...
4h 7m
€28–72
Bus, line 5154 bus via Paris - Orly Airport
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris - Orly Airportbus 1752
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Christ de Saclaybus 5154
5h 10m
Drive 235.8 km
1. Drive from Caen to Saclaycar 235.8 km
2h 20m
€36–52
Bus, line 5154 bus
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Aéroport d'Orly 1-2-3 - A3 to Christ de Saclaybus 5154
5h 39m

Caen to Saclay by train and bus

175Weekly Services

4h 7mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 274.8 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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 €22–65 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Christ de Saclay via Paris - Orly Airport, Coeur d'Orly, Aéroport d'Orly, and Aéroport Orly 4 in around 5h 10m.

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