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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Caen is to drive and car ferry which costs €85 - €380 and takes 10h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Caen is to drive and car ferry which takes 10h 36m and costs €85 - €380.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Caen. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Caen via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

How far is it from Penzance to Caen?

The distance between Penzance and Caen is 575 km.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Caen without a car is to train which takes 11h 4m and costs €170 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 10h 36m to get from Penzance to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Caen train from?

Penzance to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

What is the time difference between Penzance and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Penzance. It is currently 3:12 AM in Penzance and 4:12 AM in Caen.

Where does the Penzance to Caen train arrive?

Penzance to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Penzance to Caen?

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2687+ hotels available in Caen.

Penzance to Caen - 8 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to Caen by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), train, bus, car train, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Penzance to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
10h 36m
€89–380
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
16h 11m
€64–427
Train
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
11h 4m
€179–462
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Public Transport Interchange106
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
20h 30m
€81–446
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Penzance to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caen
9h 32m
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)NQY - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
11h
€147–408
Train to Exeter, fly to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Jersey Airport (JER)EXT - JER
3. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granville
4. Take the train from Granville to Caen
11h 43m
€148–499
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)NQY - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Saint Denis Université
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
12h 28m
€122–373

Penzance to Caen by train and subway

68Weekly Services

11h 4mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 575.5 km
Duration: 10h 36m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Penzance to Caen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 11h 4m.

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