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

The cheapest way to get from Chichester to Caen is to car ferry which costs €27 - €300 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chichester to Caen is to car ferry which takes 7h 36m and costs €27 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Chichester and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Chichester to Caen. However, there are services departing from Chichester and arriving at Caen via Horsham, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Chichester to Caen?

The distance between Chichester and Caen is 225 km.

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

The best way to get from Chichester to Caen without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs €140 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Chichester to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chichester to Caen train from?

Chichester to Caen train services, operated by Southern, depart from Chichester station.

What is the time difference between Chichester and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Chichester. It is currently 2:21 AM in Chichester and 3:21 AM in Caen.

Where does the Chichester to Caen train arrive?

Chichester to Caen train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Horsham station.

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 891+ hotels available in Caen.

Chichester to Caen - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 3 ways to get from Chichester to Caen by car ferry, train (Eurostar), car, or car train

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

Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
7h 36m
€28–291
Train
1. Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain
2. Take the train from Horsham to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 51m
€144–405
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chichester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
6h

Chichester to Caen by train

118Weekly Trains

7h 51mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 225.5 km
Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Chichester, England and Caen, France?

Brittany Ferries operates a car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen 4 times a day. Tickets cost €21–280 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chichester to Caen via Horsham, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 51m.

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