What is the cheapest way to get from Channel Islands to Caen?

The cheapest way to get from Channel Islands to Caen is to ferry and train and bus which costs €28 - €120 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Channel Islands to Caen?

The fastest way to get from Channel Islands to Caen is to ferry and train which takes 4h 33m and costs €30 - €140.

How far is it from Channel Islands to Caen?

The distance between Channel Islands and Caen is 206 km.

How do I travel from Channel Islands to Caen without a car?

The best way to get from Channel Islands to Caen without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 33m and costs €30 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Channel Islands to Caen?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Channel Islands to Caen, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Channel Islands and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Channel Islands. It is currently 8:35 AM in Channel Islands and 9:35 AM in Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 1426+ hotels available in Caen.

Channel Islands to Caen - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Channel Islands to Caen by ferry, train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
2. Take the train from Granville to Caentrain C12
4h 33m
€34–140
Ferry, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
2. Take the train from Granville to Viretrain K4
3. Take the bus from VIRE - Gare Sncf to Théâtre - Quai 5bus 116
5h 56m
€28–117
Car ferry, ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Jersey St Helier to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry
2. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Alderneyferry
3. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourgferry
4. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
7h 28m
€265–325
Fly, ferry, train
1. Fly from Guernsey Airport (GCI) to Alderney Airport (ACI)plane GCI - ACI
2. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourgferry
3. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain
5h 18m
€174–302

Guernsey Airport (GCI) to Alderney Airport (ACI) flights

27Weekly Planes

26 minAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Channel Islands to Caen.

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Distance: 206.3 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Channel Islands, Guernsey and Caen, France?

There is no direct connection from Channel Islands to Caen. However, you can take the ferry to Granville, walk to Centre-Ville, take the line 2 bus to Gare, walk to Granville, then take the train to Caen. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Jersey St Helier to Théâtre - Quai 5 via Granville, Centre-Ville, Gare, Granville, Vire, and VIRE - Gare Sncf in around 5h 56m.

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