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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Caen is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 11h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Caen is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €190 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Caen. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Caen via Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Cologne to Caen?

The distance between Cologne and Caen is 769 km. The road distance is 641.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Caen without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €190 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Cologne to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Caen train from?

Cologne to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Caen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Caen is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €190 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 11h 13m.

Where does the Cologne to Caen train arrive?

Cologne to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Caen is 641 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Cologne to Caen.

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 1030+ hotels available in Caen.

Cologne to Caen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+ / ...
5h 52m
€199–364
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Parisbus N71 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 13m
€50–101
Drive 641.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Caencar 641.1 km
6h 8m
€99–143
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
6h 56m
€154–351
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the bus from Brussels South to Caenbus 1752
12h 14m
€77–184
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
7h 12m
€150–353
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
8h 14m
€172–439

Cologne to Caen by train

36Weekly Trains

5h 52mAverage Duration

€199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 768.5 km
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Caen via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Caen - Bus Station via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station in around 11h 13m.

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