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How to get fromCork to Caenby plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Caen by plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)planeORK - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
    7h 13m
    €122–314

  2. Bus, ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus40
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus40
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourgferry
    4. Take the train from Cherbourg to CaentrainK2+ / ...
    25h 52m
    €73–573

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
    2. Drive from Port de Roscoff to Caencar
    19h 54m

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain205 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
    3. Take the train from Cherbourg to CaentrainK2+ / ...
    24h 43m
    €121–145

Cork to Caen by train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration24h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Caen, France?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Caen. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG), walk to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2, take the train to Paris Nord, walk to Gare Magenta, take the train to Haussmann Saint-Lazare, walk to Paris Saint-Lazare, then take the train to Caen. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cork to Caen via Cork Port and Port de Roscoff in around 19h 54m.

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