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 €35 - €90 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Caen is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €130 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Caen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Caen via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

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 Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Caen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Caen is 686 km. The road distance is 565.1 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 which takes 5h 6m and costs €130 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Caen train from?

Rotterdam to Caen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Caen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Caen is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €130 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Caen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Caen train arrive?

Rotterdam to Caen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Lille Europe 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 2496+ hotels available in Caen.

Rotterdam to Caen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+ / ...
5h 6m
€135–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus 712
10h 40m
€37–86
Drive 565.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Caencar 565.1 km
6h 20m
€100–145
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane AMS - CFR
8h 47m
€252–459
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain P10
8h 18m
€100–179
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
6h 43m
€153–415
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
7h 19m
€149–433
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane AMS - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
6h 51m
€138–445

Rotterdam to Caen by train

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5h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 685.8 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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 Saint-Lazare in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Caen via Lille - Europe Train Station and Lille in around 10h 40m.

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