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 €55 - €110 and takes 12h 11m.

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 50m and costs €210 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Caen. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Caen via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

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 St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Cologne to Caen?

The distance between Cologne and Caen is 769 km. The road distance is 642.9 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 50m and costs €210 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Cologne to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Caen bus from?

Cologne to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

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 50m and costs €210 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 11m.

Where does the Cologne to Caen bus arrive?

Cologne to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

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 643 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Cologne to Caen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
5h 50m
€211–374
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Caenbus 1774 / ...
12h 11m
€56–101
Drive 642.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Caencar 642.9 km
6h 5m
€101–146
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 15m
€181–392
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the bus from Brussels South to Caenbus 1752
13h 3m
€78–218
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 St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 20m
€137–411
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 53m
€200–510

Cologne to Caen by train

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5h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 768.6 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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 St Lazare in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Caen via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 12h 11m.

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