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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Caen is to drive and car ferry which costs €35 - €310 and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Caen is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €130 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Caen. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Caen via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Reading to Caen?

The distance between Reading and Caen is 753 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €130 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Reading to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Caen bus from?

Reading to Caen bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Caen train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Caen?

The best way to get from Reading to Caen is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €130 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €210 and takes 16h 11m.

Where does the Reading to Caen bus arrive?

Reading to Caen bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 5:20 PM in Reading and 6:20 PM in Caen.

Where does the Reading to Caen train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2643+ hotels available in Caen.

Reading to Caen - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, car train, or train

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 Reading 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+
6h 33m
€131–444
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
7h 29m
€38–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
16h 11m
€72–210
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caen
5h 31m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton CentralManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
10h 49m
€39–329

Reading to Caen by train and subway

110Weekly Services

6h 33mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 753.2 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a train from Reading 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 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Caen - Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 11m.

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