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

The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Caen is to rideshare which costs €23 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Caen is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Poitiers and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers to Caen. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF and arriving at Caen via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Poitiers and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Caen. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Caen via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Poitiers to Caen?

The distance between Poitiers and Caen is 560 km. The road distance is 356.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Poitiers to Caen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 54m and costs €85 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Poitiers to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Caen bus from?

Poitiers to Caen bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, depart from Gare SNCF station.

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Caen train from?

Poitiers to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Poitiers station.

Train or bus from Poitiers to Caen?

The best way to get from Poitiers to Caen is to train via Paris which takes 3h 54m and costs €85 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Poitiers to Caen bus arrive?

Poitiers to Caen bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, arrive at Gare routière station.

Where does the Poitiers to Caen train arrive?

Poitiers to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Poitiers to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers to Caen is 356 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Poitiers to Caen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2809+ hotels available in Caen.

Can I share a ride from Poitiers to Caen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Poitiers and Caen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Poitiers to Caen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Poitiers to Caen by train (TGV), bus, car, or rideshare

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

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+ / ...
3h 54m
€86–210
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Poitiers to Caenrideshare 358.2 km
4h 30m
€23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare routièrebus 07
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Caenbus 712 / ...
9h 20m
€53–79
Drive 356.3 km
1. Drive from Poitiers to Caencar 356.3 km
3h 24m
€55–79
Train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Caentrain K39
4h 54m
€55–137

Poitiers to Caen by train and subway

100Weekly Services

3h 54mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 559.9 km
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Poitiers, France and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Poitiers to Caen via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare SNCF to Caen via Gare routière and Nantes in around 9h 20m.

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