What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Helier to Caen?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Helier to Caen is to ferry and bus which costs €23 - €120 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Helier to Caen?

The fastest way to get from Saint Helier to Caen is to ferry and train which takes 4h 33m and costs €35 - €130.

How far is it from Saint Helier to Caen?

The distance between Saint Helier and Caen is 206 km.

How do I travel from Saint Helier to Caen without a car?

The best way to get from Saint Helier to Caen without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 33m and costs €35 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Saint Helier to Caen?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Saint Helier to Caen, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Saint Helier and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Saint Helier. It is currently 2:16 AM in Saint Helier and 3:16 AM in Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2758+ hotels available in Caen.

Saint Helier to Caen - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Saint Helier to Caen by ferry, train, bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
2. Take the train from Granville to Caentrain C12
4h 33m
€40–130
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
2. Take the bus from Avranches to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 44m
€24–119
Car ferry, ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Jersey St Helier to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry
2. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Alderneyferry
3. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourgferry
4. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
7h 28m
€242–312

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Saint Helier to Caen.

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Distance: 206.3 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Saint Helier, Jersey and Caen, France?

There is no direct connection from Saint Helier to Caen. However, you can take the ferry to Granville, walk to Centre-Ville, take the line 2 bus to Gare, walk to Granville, then take the train to Caen. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Jersey St Helier to Caen - Bus Station via Granville, Centre-Ville, Gare, Gare Sncf, and Avranches in around 5h 44m.

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