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

The cheapest way to get from Charente to Caen is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charente to Caen is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Charente and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Charente to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Géant Ouest and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Angoulême - Bus Station and Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Charente and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Charente to Caen. However, there are services departing from Angouleme and arriving at Caen via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Charente to Caen?

The distance between Charente and Caen is 678 km. The road distance is 459.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Charente to Caen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 35m and costs €110 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Charente to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charente to Caen bus from?

Charente to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Angoulême - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Charente to Caen train from?

Charente to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Angouleme station.

Train or bus from Charente to Caen?

The best way to get from Charente to Caen is to train via Paris which takes 5h 35m and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 14m.

Where does the Charente to Caen bus arrive?

Charente to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1 station.

Where does the Charente to Caen train arrive?

Charente to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Charente to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Charente to Caen is 460 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Charente to Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2817+ hotels available in Caen.

Charente to Caen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Charente to Caen by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Angouleme to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
5h 35m
€117–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Angoulême - Bus Station to Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1 to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 14m
€49–80
Drive 459.7 km
1. Drive from Charente to Caencar 459.7 km
4h 23m
€74–106
Train
1. Take the train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Caentrain Ter
6h 26m
€82–142

Charente to Caen by bus, train, and subway

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5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 677.7 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Charente, France and Caen, France?

You can take a bus from La Génoise to Caen via Angoulême Gare SNCF, Angouleme, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Géant Ouest to Caen - Bus Station via Angoulême Gare SNCF, Angoulême - Bus Station, and Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1 in around 12h 14m.

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