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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Caen is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Caen is to train via Paris which takes 4h 56m and costs €180 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Caen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Caen via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Caen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Caen via Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Caen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Caen is 686 km. The road distance is 564.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Caen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 56m and costs €180 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Rotterdam to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Caen bus from?

Rotterdam to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Caen train from?

Rotterdam to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Caen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Caen is to train via Paris which takes 4h 56m and costs €180 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Caen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Caen train arrive?

Rotterdam to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Caen is 565 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Rotterdam to Caen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 3065+ hotels available in Caen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
4h 56m
€182–326
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lillebus 803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus 712
10h 30m
€42–80
Drive 564.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Caencar 564.8 km
6h 20m
€102–148
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 35m
€189–436
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
5h 19m
€92–190
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 39m
€178–416
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane AMS - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Caentrain
8h 45m
€205–492
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
4. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 22m
€219–590
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane AMS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain
4. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain
8h 34m
€156–390

Rotterdam to Caen by train

190Weekly Trains

4h 56mAverage Duration

€182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 686.2 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Caen via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Caen via Lille in around 10h 30m.

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