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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Caen is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Caen is to fly and train which takes 6h 49m and costs €120 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Caen. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Caen via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

How far is it from Mainz to Caen?

The distance between Mainz and Caen is 786 km. The road distance is 763.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Caen without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs €120 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Mainz to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Caen bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Caen?

The best way to get from Mainz to Caen is to train which takes 8h and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €600 and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Mainz to Caen bus arrive?

Mainz to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Caen is 764 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Mainz to Caen.

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

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

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2219+ hotels available in Caen.

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

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

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 Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Esttrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
8h
€122–274
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Parisbus N1306
2. Take the bus from Paris to Caenbus 1774 / ...
12h 35m
€57–99
Drive 763.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Caencar 763.8 km
7h 5m
€118–170
Fly Frankfurt to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
6h 49m
€125–285
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
9h 12m
€228–462
Fly Frankfurt to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane FRA - CFR
8h 33m
€104–564
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
8h 45m
€174–436
Fly Frankfurt to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FRA - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain
3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain
9h 10m
€163–424
Fly Frankfurt to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
8h 8m
€161–479

Mainz to Caen by train and bus

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8hAverage Duration

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Distance: 785.6 km
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Caen via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Pasquier - Anjou, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Caen via Paris in around 12h 35m.

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