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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Caen is to bus via Brussels which costs €50 - €140 and takes 14h 30m.

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 29m and costs €150 - €410.

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 Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

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 39m.

How far is it from Groningen to Caen?

The distance between Groningen and Caen is 933 km. The road distance is 785.2 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 39m and costs €110 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m 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, 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 39m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Groningen to Caen bus arrive?

Groningen to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train 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 785 km. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Groningen to Caen.

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

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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?

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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 39m
€119–262
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Brussels-North train stationbus N818
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Caenbus 712
14h 30m
€52–134
Drive 785.2 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Caencar 785.2 km
8h 32m
€139–200
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
€263–452
Bus
1. Take the bus from Groningen to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 55m
€62–129
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 29m
€156–408
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
€146–438
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
€188–475

Groningen to Caen by train

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8h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 932.8 km
Duration: 8h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Caen via Brussels-North train station in around 14h 30m.

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