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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Caen is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 21h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Caen is to train and fly which takes 8h 27m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Dresden Bayrische Strasse and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Prague - Florenc Main Bus Terminal and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Caen. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Caen via Erfurt Hbf, Offenburg, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.

How far is it from Dresden to Caen?

The distance between Dresden and Caen is 1401 km. The road distance is 1213.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Caen without a car is to train which takes 13h 13m and costs €180 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 13h 13m to get from Dresden to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Caen bus from?

Dresden to Caen bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Dresden Bayrische Strasse station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Caen train from?

Dresden to Caen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Caen?

The best way to get from Dresden to Caen is to train which takes 13h 13m and costs €180 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 21h 20m.

Where does the Dresden to Caen bus arrive?

Dresden to Caen bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Dresden to Caen train arrive?

Dresden to Caen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Caen is 1214 km. It takes approximately 10h 51m to drive from Dresden to Caen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Dresden to Caen by train (TGV), bus, train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12N
3. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
13h 13m
€183–380
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Prague - Florenc Main Bus Terminal to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
21h 20m
€74–137
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Rouenbus N1306
2. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain P10
20h 35m
€120–203
Drive 1,213.5 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Caencar 1,213.5 km
10h 51m
€184–265
Fly Dresden Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DRS - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 48m
€202–438
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BER - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 30m
€93–285
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BER - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 27m
€83–275
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane PRG - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
9h 47m
€101–245
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane PRG - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
9h 49m
€116–315

Dresden to Caen by train and foot

7Weekly Services

13h 13mAverage Duration

€183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,400.8 km
Duration: 13h 13m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Caen via Erfurt Hbf, Offenburg Bahnhof, Offenburg, Paris Est, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 13h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Caen - Bus Station via Prague - Florenc Main Bus Terminal and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h 20m.

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