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 €95 - €110 and takes 20h 39m.

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 and costs €120 - €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 9m and costs €210 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 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 5:24 AM in Dublin and 6:24 AM in Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2637+ hotels available in Caen.

Dublin to Caen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Caen by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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)DUB - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
7h
€121–280
Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)DUB - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
7h 12m
€86–260
Ferry, train via London
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
14h 9m
€217–614
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to CherbourgDublin Ferryport B+I-Cherbourg
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to CaenK2+ / ...
20h 39m
€97–108
Fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)DUB - BVA
2. Take the bus from Paris-Beauvais Airport to Paris, Saint-Denis Université
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 43m
€101–245
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)DUB - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Mans
3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caen
9h 10m
€106–344
Fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)DUB - CFR
19h 53m
€150–244
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)DUB - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 45m
€133–418

Dublin to Caen by ferry, foot, and train

21Weekly Services

14h 9mAverage Duration

€217Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,068.8 km
Duration: 7h

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

Aer Lingus, Volotea, and two other airlines fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) twice daily.

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