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

The cheapest way to get from Elst to Caen is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elst to Caen is to drive which takes 6h 45m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Elst and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Elst to Caen. However, there are services departing from Elst, Dorpsstraat and arriving at Caen via Arnhem Central Station and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Elst and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Elst to Caen. However, there are services departing from Elst and arriving at Caen via Breda, Anvers-Central, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Elst to Caen?

The distance between Elst and Caen is 747 km. The road distance is 629.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Elst to Caen without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €150 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Elst to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elst to Caen bus from?

Elst to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arnhem Central Station.

Where do I catch the Elst to Caen train from?

Elst to Caen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Elst station.

Train or bus from Elst to Caen?

The best way to get from Elst to Caen is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €150 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 33m.

Where does the Elst to Caen bus arrive?

Elst to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport station.

Where does the Elst to Caen train arrive?

Elst to Caen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Elst to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Elst to Caen is 629 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Elst to Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2681+ hotels available in Caen.

Elst to Caen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Elst to Caen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Elst to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-CentralEc
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Paris Nord
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
7h 45m
€154–350
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Paris Charles de Gaulle AirportN367
2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Caen722
12h 33m
€55–117
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Elst to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Bruxelles-MidiEc
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop
4. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to CaenP10
12h 18m
€56–187
Drive 629.2 km
1. Drive from Elst to Caen629.2 km
6h 45m
€113–162
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)AMS - CFR
9h 44m
€232–433
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Elst to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-CentralEc
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille FlandresIc
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Rouen Rive DroiteTer
5. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to CaenP10
11h 32m
€120–244
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)AMS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
7h 55m
€149–404
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)DUS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 49m
€157–358
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)AMS - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 2m
€134–434
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Elst to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRU - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
9h 2m
€155–403

Elst to Caen by train

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7h 45mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 746.7 km
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Elst, Gelderland, Netherlands and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Elst to Caen via Breda, Anvers-Central, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elst, Dorpsstraat to Caen via Arnhem, Centraal Station [ E ], Arnhem Central Station, and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 12h 33m.

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