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

The cheapest way to get from Ypres to Caen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ypres to Caen is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Ypres and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Caen. However, there are services departing from Ypres and arriving at Caen via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Ypres to Caen?

The distance between Ypres and Caen is 529 km. The road distance is 356.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ypres to Caen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 21m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Ypres to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ypres to Caen train from?

Ypres to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Flandres station.

Train or bus from Ypres to Caen?

The best way to get from Ypres to Caen is to train via Paris which takes 6h 21m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Ypres to Caen train arrive?

Ypres to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Ypres to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ypres to Caen is 356 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Ypres to Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2686+ hotels available in Caen.

Ypres to Caen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ypres to Caen by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris NordTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+ / ...
6h 21m
€67–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Caen712
8h 12m
€34–53
Drive 356.5 km
1. Drive from Ypres to Caen356.5 km
4h 16m
€55–79
Train
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Rouen Rive DroiteK45
2. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to CaenP10
7h 51m

Ypres to Caen by train

95Weekly Trains

6h 21mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 528.7 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Ypres, Belgium and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Ypres to Caen via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Caen once daily. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 5h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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