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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Caen is to bus via Paris which costs €40 - €85 and takes 16h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Caen is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Caen. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Caen via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Caen. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Caen via Gare de Lyon and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Zurich to Caen?

The distance between Zurich and Caen is 853 km. The road distance is 802.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €70 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Zurich to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Caen bus from?

Zurich to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Caen train from?

Zurich to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Caen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Caen is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €70 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €130 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Zurich to Caen bus arrive?

Zurich to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Zurich to Caen train arrive?

Zurich to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Caen is 802 km. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Zurich to Caen.

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

Book your Zurich to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Caen?

Book your Zurich to Caen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 1137+ hotels available in Caen.

Zurich to Caen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Caen by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+ / ...
6h 34m
€72–220
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
16h 5m
€42–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to ParisN191
2. Take the bus from Paris to Caen1774 / ...
13h 40m
€43–121
Drive 802.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Caen802.1 km
8h 44m
€140–202
Fly Zurich Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)ZRH - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
6h 39m
€126–361
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BSL - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
7h 38m
€136–350
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mulhouse Ville
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourg
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)SXB - CFR
8h 14m
€211–452

Zurich to Caen by train and subway

45Weekly Services

6h 34mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 852.8 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Caen via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Caen via Paris in around 13h 40m.

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