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 - €85 and takes 11h 39m.

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. However, there are services departing from Géant Ouest and arriving at Caen via Angoulême and Paris - Orly Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

How far is it from Charente to Caen?

The distance between Charente and Caen is 677 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 6h 17m and costs €110 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m 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 FlixBus, depart from Angoulême station.

Train or bus from Charente to Caen?

The best way to get from Charente to Caen is to train via Paris which takes 6h 17m and costs €110 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 39m.

Where does the Charente to Caen bus arrive?

Charente to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris - Orly Airport 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 2940+ hotels available in Caen.

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

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

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

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 / ...
6h 17m
€115–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Angoulême to Paris - Orly Airportbus FlixBus S703
2. Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Caenbus 1752
11h 39m
€48–81
Drive 459.7 km
1. Drive from Charente to Caencar 459.7 km
4h 23m
€71–103
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
€76–170

Charente to Caen by bus, train, and subway

72Weekly Services

6h 17mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Charente to Caen.

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Distance: 677.3 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a bus from La Bisaiguë to Caen via Angoulême Gare SNCF, Angouleme, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Géant Ouest to Caen via Angoulême Gare SNCF, Angoulême, and Paris - Orly Airport in around 11h 39m.

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