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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Caen is to ferry and train which costs €80 - €110 and takes 20h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Caen is to fly and train which takes 7h 11m and costs €100 - €280.

How far is it from Dublin to Caen?

The distance between Dublin and Caen is 1069 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Caen without a car is to ferry and train via London which takes 14h 22m and costs €180 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Dublin to Caen, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dublin and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 4:38 PM in Dublin and 5:38 PM in Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2719+ hotels available in Caen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Caen by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUB - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 11m
€103–280
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
21h 9m
€70–565
Ferry, train via London
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
14h 22m
€184–494
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Cherbourg
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter / ...
20h 42m
€83–108
Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane DUB - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 23m
€88–260
Fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane DUB - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 13m
€88–246
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane DUB - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain
3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain
9h 8m
€111–369
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DUB - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 48m
€115–398
Fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane DUB - CFR
8h 23m
€150–234

Dublin to Caen by ferry, foot, and train

21Weekly Services

14h 22mAverage Duration

€184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,069 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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

Aer Lingus, Air France, and Ryanair fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) once daily.

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