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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Caen is to bus which costs €75 - €160 and takes 17h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Caen is to train and fly which takes 7h 45m and costs €120 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Caen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Caen via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Caen?

The distance between Cardiff and Caen is 928 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Caen without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €260 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Cardiff to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Caen bus from?

Cardiff to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Caen train from?

Cardiff to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Caen?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Caen is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €260 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 17h 37m.

Where does the Cardiff to Caen bus arrive?

Cardiff to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 4:11 PM in Cardiff and 5:11 PM in Caen.

Where does the Cardiff to Caen train arrive?

Cardiff to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Caen?

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 1451+ hotels available in Caen.

Cardiff to Caen - 8 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, car train, train, plane, or ferry

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 Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
8h 2m
€263–483
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
8h 44m
€66–453
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
17h 37m
€77–160
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
7h 27m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
12h 30m
€95–417
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
7h 45m
€123–335
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane BRS - JER
3. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
4. Take the train from Granville to Caentrain
9h 16m
€166–367
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
8h 43m
€161–429

Cardiff to Caen by train and subway

118Weekly Services

8h 2mAverage Duration

€263Cheapest Price

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Distance: 928.3 km
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Caen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 17h 37m.

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