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

The cheapest way to get from Nijmegen to Caen is to bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nijmegen to Caen is to drive which takes 6h 43m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Nijmegen and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Nijmegen station to Caen. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen Centraal Station and arriving at Caen via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Nijmegen and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Nijmegen to Caen. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen and arriving at Caen via Breda, Anvers-Central, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Nijmegen to Caen?

The distance between Nijmegen and Caen is 738 km. The road distance is 621.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Caen without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs €110 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Nijmegen to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Caen bus from?

Nijmegen to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nijmegen Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Caen train from?

Nijmegen to Caen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Nijmegen station.

Train or bus from Nijmegen to Caen?

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Caen is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs €110 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Nijmegen to Caen bus arrive?

Nijmegen to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport station.

Where does the Nijmegen to Caen train arrive?

Nijmegen to Caen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Nijmegen to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nijmegen to Caen is 621 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Nijmegen to Caen.

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

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

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2649+ hotels available in Caen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Nijmegen to Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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 Nijmegen to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-CentralEc
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Paris Nord
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
7h 33m
€118–349
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Paris Charles de Gaulle AirportN367
2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Caen722
10h 40m
€54–111
Drive 621.5 km
1. Drive from Nijmegen to Caen621.5 km
6h 43m
€112–161
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)AMS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
7h 48m
€154–415
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-CentralEc
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille FlandresIc
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Rouen Rive DroiteTer
5. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to CaenP10
11h 20m
€119–243
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Bruxelles-MidiEc
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop
4. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to CaenP10
12h 6m
€55–176
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)AMS - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
7h 55m
€134–445
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Flughafen
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 57m
€159–357
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRU - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 50m
€154–422

Nijmegen to Caen by train

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7h 33mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 738.2 km
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Nijmegen, Netherlands and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Nijmegen to Caen via Breda, Anvers-Central, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Caen via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 10h 40m.

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