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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Caen is to fly and bus and train which costs €80 - €340 and takes 8h 16m.

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 17m and costs €120 - €320.

How far is it from Dublin to Caen?

The distance between Dublin and Caen is 1068 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 16m and costs €300 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m 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 11:02 PM in Dublin and 12:02 AM in Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 903+ hotels available in Caen.

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

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

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 Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
7h 17m
€124–319
Fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
cheapest
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 Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
8h 16m
€83–334
Ferry, train via London
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
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 Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
14h 16m
€302–555
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 K2+ / ...
20h 50m
€109–589
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 Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
7h 24m
€122–317
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 3m
€99–338
Fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane DUB - CFR
13h 12m
€133–323
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 Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
8h 56m
€125–483
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
21h 28m
€136–756

Dublin to Caen by ferry, train, and foot

26Weekly Services

14h 16mAverage Duration

€302Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,068.2 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

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

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