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

The cheapest way to get from Nates to Caen is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €50 - €150 and takes 19h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nates to Caen is to bus and fly and train which takes 9h 15m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Nates and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Nates to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Rada and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Laredo, Bilbao and Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.

How far is it from Nates to Caen?

The distance between Nates and Caen is 1200 km. The road distance is 948.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Nates to Caen without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 12h 39m and costs €95 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 12h 39m to get from Nates to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nates to Caen bus from?

Nates to Caen bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Laredo station.

Where does the Nates to Caen bus arrive?

Nates to Caen bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Can I drive from Nates to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nates to Caen is 949 km. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Nates to Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2676+ hotels available in Caen.

Nates to Caen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Nates to Caen by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train via Paris
best
1. Take the bus from Laredo to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
12h 39m
€99–227
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Laredo to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Rennes
3. Take the train from Rennes to CaenC12
18h 44m
€46–212
Bus
1. Take the bus from Laredo to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Rennes
3. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
17h 55m
€52–132
Drive 948.9 km
1. Drive from Nates to Caen948.9 km
9h 49m
€149–216
Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the bus from Laredo to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritz
3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)BIQ - CFR
13h 17m
€189–594
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Laredo to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Nantes - Airport - Arrivals Zone 1
4. Take the bus from Nantes - Airport - Arrivals Zone 1 to Caen - Bus Station
19h 55m
€52–147
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Laredo to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)BIO - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
9h 15m
€71–233
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Laredo to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BIO - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
9h 23m
€111–293
Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Laredo to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritz
3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BIQ - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
11h 1m
€176–435
Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Laredo to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritz
3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)BIQ - ORY
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
10h 53m
€146–395

Nates to Caen by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 1,199.9 km
Duration: 12h 39m

What companies run services between Nates, Spain and Caen, France?

You can take a bus from Rada to Caen - Bus Station via Laredo, Bilbao Intermodal, Bilbao, Rennes, and Rennes - Bus Station in around 17h 55m.

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