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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Caen is to bus which costs €55 - €180 and takes 20h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Caen is to train and fly which takes 8h 18m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Caen. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Caen via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Caen. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Caen via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

How far is it from Kiel to Caen?

The distance between Kiel and Caen is 1312 km. The road distance is 1111 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Caen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 12h 42m and costs €110 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 12h 42m to get from Kiel to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Caen bus from?

Kiel to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Caen train from?

Kiel to Caen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Caen?

The best way to get from Kiel to Caen is to train via Paris which takes 12h 42m and costs €110 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €180 and takes 20h 20m.

Where does the Kiel to Caen bus arrive?

Kiel to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Kiel to Caen train arrive?

Kiel to Caen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Caen is 1111 km. It takes approximately 10h 40m to drive from Kiel to Caen.

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

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

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2645+ hotels available in Caen.

Kiel to Caen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Kiel to Caen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
12h 42m
€119–360
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N74
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Caenbus 1774 / ...
20h 20m
€59–171
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
19h 19m
€102–201
Drive 1,111 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Caencar 1,111 km
10h 40m
€171–247
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane HAM - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
8h 18m
€129–306
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
13h 10m
€119–362
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Caencar
10h 20m
€244–340
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane HAJ - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
10h 52m
€186–482
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
9h 38m
€181–464

Kiel to Caen by train

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12h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,312.4 km
Duration: 12h 42m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Caen via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Paris Gare Du Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 12h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Caen via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 20h 20m.

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