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 6h 59m and costs €120 - €290.

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 7m and costs €230 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m 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 9:34 AM in Dublin and 10:34 AM in Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2646+ 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)plane DUB - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
6h 59m
€121–290
Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
cheapest
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 12m
€96–270
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 7m
€232–557
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 39m
€97–108
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 Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
8h 2m
€101–246
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 13m
€111–344
Fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane DUB - CFR
8h 23m
€150–214
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 44m
€128–418

Dublin to Caen by ferry, train, and foot

26Weekly Services

14h 7mAverage Duration

€232Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,068.8 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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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