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 €30 - €110 and takes 11h 10m.

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 8m and costs €120 - €250.

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 Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

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 8m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Caen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Caen is 686 km. The road distance is 565.8 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 which takes 5h 8m and costs €120 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m 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 which takes 5h 8m and costs €120 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €110 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Caen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train 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 566 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Rotterdam to Caen.

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 2581+ 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 NordThalys
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+ / ...
5h 8m
€126–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train station813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Caen712
11h 10m
€33–110
Drive 565.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Caen565.8 km
6h 18m
€102–147
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)AMS - CFR
8h 35m
€222–399
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille FlandresIc
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Rouen Rive DroiteTer
4. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to CaenP10
10h 24m
€101–248
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)AMS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
6h 46m
€144–370
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRU - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
7h 19m
€160–428
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)AMS - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
6h 53m
€124–400

Rotterdam to Caen by train

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5h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 685.9 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Caen via Brussels-North train station in around 11h 10m.

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