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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Caen is to car ferry and drive which costs €55 - €120 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Caen is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 1m and costs €55 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Caen. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Caen via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Caen. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Caen via London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Dover to Caen?

The distance between Dover and Caen is 815 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Dover to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Caen bus from?

Dover to Caen bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Caen train from?

Dover to Caen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Caen?

The best way to get from Dover to Caen is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Dover to Caen bus arrive?

Dover to Caen bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Brussel Eurolines Busstation.

What is the time difference between Dover and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 7:06 PM in Dover and 8:06 PM in Caen.

Where does the Dover to Caen train arrive?

Dover to Caen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

Book your Dover to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 1426+ hotels available in Caen.

Dover to Caen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Dover to Caen by train, bus, car ferry, car train, or car

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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
6h 45m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Caencar
5h 1m
€57–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Caenbus 712
12h 20m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
14h
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Pencester Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Hard Interchangebus 030
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
16h 41m
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
4h 2m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 815.1 km
Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Caen via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to Caen via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Brussels-North train station in around 12h 20m.

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