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 which costs €21 - €120 and takes 4h 33m.

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 €21 - €120.

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 €21 - €120.

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 9:13 PM in Channel Islands and 10:13 PM in Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 540+ hotels available in Caen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Channel Islands to Caen by ferry, train, bus, 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 Granville
2. Take the train from Granville to CaenTer
4h 33m
€22–120
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granville
2. Take the train from Granville to VireK4
3. Take the bus from VIRE - Gare Sncf to Théâtre - Quai 5116
5h 56m
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granville
2. Take the ferry from Granville to Chausey
3. Take the ferry from Chausey to St Malo Ferry Port
4. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Caen
7h 19m
€76–161
Fly, ferry, train
1. Fly from Guernsey Airport (GCI) to Alderney Airport (ACI)GCI - ACI
2. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourg
3. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caen
5h 14m
€157–202

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

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20 minAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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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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