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How to get fromLimerick to Caenby plane, train, car, car ferry, bus or ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Limerick to Caen by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Shannon Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)planeSNN - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
    7h 37m
    €120–271

  2. Bus, ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus55
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus40 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourgferry
    4. Take the train from Cherbourg to CaentrainTer
    26h 4m
    €59–567

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Limerick to Cork Portcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
    3. Drive from Port de Roscoff to Caencar
    21h 9m

  4. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)planeORK - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
    8h 45m
    €132–301

  5. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)planeDUB - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
    9h 13m
    €108–279

  6. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)planeDUB - ORY
    3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
    9h 25m
    €88–269

  7. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)planeDUB - BVA
    3. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Saint Denis Universitébus
    4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
    10h 8m
    €98–244

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin HeustontrainIc
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
    3. Take the train from Cherbourg to CaentrainTer
    24h 18m
    €102–133

  9. Bus, ferry, train via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus300
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
    3. Take the train from Cherbourg to CaentrainTer
    24h 56m
    €102–134

  10. Train, ferry via Celbridge

    1. Take the train from Limerick to HazelhatchtrainIc
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
    3. Take the train from Cherbourg to CaentrainTer
    25h 10m
    €113–147

Limerick to Caen by train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration24h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Caen, France?

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Caen. However, you can take the line 343 bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG), walk to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2, take the train to Paris Nord, walk to Gare Magenta, take the train to Haussmann Saint-Lazare, walk to Paris Saint-Lazare, then take the train to Caen. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Limerick to Caen via Cork Port and Port de Roscoff in around 21h 9m.

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