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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Caen is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Caen is to train and fly which takes 8h 30m and costs €150 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Caen. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Caen via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Caen. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Caen via Rotterdam Centraal, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Groningen to Caen?

The distance between Groningen and Caen is 933 km. The road distance is 783.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Caen without a car is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs €150 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Groningen to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Caen bus from?

Groningen to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Caen train from?

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

Train or bus from Groningen to Caen?

The best way to get from Groningen to Caen is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs €150 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 13h 20m.

Where does the Groningen to Caen bus arrive?

Groningen to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Groningen to Caen train arrive?

Groningen to Caen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Caen is 783 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Groningen to Caen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Groningen to Caen?

Book your Groningen to Caen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2672+ hotels available in Caen.

Groningen to Caen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Groningen to Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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 Groningen to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 41m
€151–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Parisbus
3. Take the bus from Paris to Caenbus 774 / ...
13h 20m
€40–91
Drive 783.4 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Caencar 783.4 km
8h 35m
€137–198
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane AMS - CFR
10h 33m
€216–504
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Groningen to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Amiensbus
3. Take the bus from Amiens to Caen - Bus Stationbus
15h 45m
€70–125
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 30m
€159–460
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane AMS - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 36m
€154–480
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
5. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
10h 36m
€185–455

Groningen to Caen by train

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8h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 932.9 km
Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Groningen to Caen via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Caen via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Paris in around 13h 20m.

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