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 8h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Caen is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 35m and costs €210 - €260.

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 St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

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 50m and costs €190 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Reading to Caen, including transfers.

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.

What is the time difference between Reading and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 7:05 AM in Reading and 8:05 AM 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 train ticket from Reading to Caen?

Book your Reading to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 3066+ 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, train, bus, or car 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 Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 50m
€196–390
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
8h 31m
€39–307
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus 712
10h 18m
€125–251
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
5h 35m
€216–255
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
11h 33m
€53–357

Reading to Caen by train and subway

110Weekly Services

6h 50mAverage Duration

€196Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 753.4 km
Duration: 6h 50m

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 St Lazare in around 6h 50m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.