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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Caen is to train and bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 48m.

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 44m and costs €110 - €300.

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 Rouen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

How far is it from Mainz to Caen?

The distance between Mainz and Caen is 785 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 7h 53m and costs €95 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m 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 7h 53m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €200 - €400 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Mainz to Caen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Caen is 764 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m 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 2689+ 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, 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 Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe3
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Est82
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
7h 53m
€96–254
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe3
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken - Dudweilerstraße Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
13h 48m
€57–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to RouenN1306
2. Take the bus from Rouen to Caen712
13h 25m
€63–102
Drive 763.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Caen763.8 km
7h 1m
€119–171
Fly Frankfurt to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)FRA - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
6h 44m
€116–295
Fly Frankfurt to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)FRA - CFR
7h 58m
€209–394
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)DUS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 49m
€175–454
Fly Frankfurt to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)FRA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 7m
€163–455
Fly Frankfurt to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)FRA - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Mans
3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caen
9h 13m
€155–474

Mainz to Caen by train and bus

26Weekly Services

7h 53mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 785.5 km
Duration: 7h 53m

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 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Caen via Rouen in around 13h 25m.

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