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How to get fromDunkirk to Caenby train (TGV), train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dunkirk to Caen by train (TGV), train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train 3311 / ...
    4h 38m
    €101–175

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Dunkerque to Caenrideshare rideshare 375.4 km
    4h 37m
    €25

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Amienstrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Amiens to Caenbus bus 712
    6h 13m
    €54–102

  4. Train via Amiens

    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Amienstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain train Ter
    6h 21m
    €80–162

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 32m
    €46–87

  6. Drive 374.7 km

    1. Drive from Dunkirk to Caencar car 374.7 km
    3h 39m
    €58–83

Dunkirk to Caen by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 532.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Caen via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Caen - Bus Station via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station in around 8h 32m.

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