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

The cheapest way to get from Versailles to Caen is to rideshare which costs €14 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Versailles to Caen is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Versailles and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Versailles to Caen. However, there are services departing from Versailles Rive Droite and arriving at Caen via Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Versailles to Caen?

The distance between Versailles and Caen is 261 km. The road distance is 224.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Versailles to Caen without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Versailles to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Versailles to Caen train from?

Versailles to Caen train services, operated by Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, depart from Versailles Rive Droite station.

Train or bus from Versailles to Caen?

The best way to get from Versailles to Caen is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €40 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Versailles to Caen train arrive?

Versailles to Caen train services, operated by Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, arrive at Gare Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Versailles to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Versailles to Caen is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Versailles to Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2630+ hotels available in Caen.

Can I share a ride from Versailles to Caen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Versailles and Caen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Versailles to Caen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Versailles to Caen by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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 Versailles Rive Droite to Gare Saint-Lazaretrain L
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+ / ...
2h 54m
€39–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 20m
€13–40
Drive 224.4 km
1. Drive from Versailles to Caencar 224.4 km
2h 9m
€35–50
Bus via Champ de Mars
1. Take the bus from Paris to Caenbus 1774 / ...
4h 40m
€16–44
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Versailles to Caenrideshare 224.5 km
2h 50m
€14

Versailles to Caen by train

221Weekly Trains

2h 54mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 260.8 km
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Versailles, France and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Versailles Rive Droite to Caen via Paris Gare Saint-Lazare and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal to Caen - Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €9–35 and the journey takes 2h 55m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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