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How to get fromCalais to Caenby train (TGV), train, bus, rideshare or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Caen by train (TGV), train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain train K2+
    5h 39m
    €83–173

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Calais to Caenrideshare rideshare 338.7 km
    4h 10m
    €21

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Amiens to Caenbus bus 712
    6h 22m
    €42–104

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train P45 / ...
    3. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain train P10
    6h 41m
    €82–113

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Calais to Lillebus bus N280 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus bus 712
    7h 55m
    €39–61

  6. Drive 336.3 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Caencar car 336.3 km
    3h 13m
    €52–75

Calais to Caen by train

Calendar79Weekly Trains
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€83Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Calais, France and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Caen via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Caen via Lille in around 7h 55m.

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