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 - €120 and takes 10h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Caen is to train via Paris which takes 5h 54m and costs €210 - €380.

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 54m.

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 via Paris which takes 5h 54m and costs €210 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m 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 via Paris which takes 5h 54m and costs €210 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 10h 58m.

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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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2968+ hotels available in Caen.

Cologne to Caen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Caen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+ / ...
5h 54m
€213–376
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Parisbus N71 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Caenbus 1774 / ...
10h 58m
€55–111
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Caenbus 712
10h 15m
€72–155
Drive 642.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Caencar 642.9 km
6h 5m
€99–143
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane DUS - CFR
7h 47m
€143–521
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+ / ...
6h 27m
€215–378
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, 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
7h 2m
€159–387
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, 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 18m
€151–371
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, 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 11m
€192–468

Cologne to Caen by train

35Weekly Trains

5h 54mAverage Duration

€213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 768.6 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Caen via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Paris in around 10h 58m.

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