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

The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Caen is to fly and bus and train which costs €75 - €290 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solihull to Caen is to fly and train which takes 6h 48m and costs €90 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Solihull and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Caen. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Caen via Baker Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Solihull to Caen?

The distance between Solihull and Caen is 870 km.

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

The best way to get from Solihull to Caen without a car is to train via Birmingham International which takes 7h 33m and costs €200 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Solihull to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solihull to Caen train from?

Solihull to Caen train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Solihull station.

What is the time difference between Solihull and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Solihull. It is currently 3:12 PM in Solihull and 4:12 PM in Caen.

Where does the Solihull to Caen train arrive?

Solihull to Caen train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at London Marylebone station.

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 1426+ hotels available in Caen.

Solihull to Caen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Solihull to Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car ferry, car, 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 Birmingham International
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
7h 33m
€205–454
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Solihull to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
9h 38m
€72–453
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Marble Archbus 400 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
14h 1m
€83–261
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Birmingham International to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
14h 23m
€106–405
Train
1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
7h 38m
€229–440
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Solihull to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
6h 55m
Fly Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
6h 48m
€91–286
Fly Birmingham Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane BHX - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
7h 43m
€79–282
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
9h 2m
€130–358
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LTN - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
9h 5m
€134–437
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LHR - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
8h 49m
€150–457

Solihull to Caen by bus, train, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 33mAverage Duration

€205Cheapest Price

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Distance: 870.4 km
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Solihull, England and Caen, France?

You can take a bus from Solihull Town Centre to Caen via Birmingham International Station, Birmingham International, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 7h 33m.

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