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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Caen is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Caen is to fly and train which takes 6h 47m and costs €120 - €370.

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 20m.

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 Zürich HB and arriving at Caen via Mulhouse Ville, Gare de Lyon and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

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 7h 53m and costs €110 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Caen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Caen is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 13h 20m.

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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Caen is 802 km. It takes approximately 8h 49m 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 2727+ hotels available in Caen.

Zurich to Caen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 53m
€116–289
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Parisbus N191
2. Take the bus from Paris to Caenbus 1774 / ...
13h 20m
€38–82
Drive 802.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Caencar 802.1 km
8h 49m
€136–196
Fly Zurich Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 47m
€122–366
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 5m
€51–75
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 45m
€127–375
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane SXB - CFR
8h 22m
€158–382
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane LYS - CFR
8h 50m
€248–463

Zurich to Caen by train and subway

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7h 53mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 853 km
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Caen via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Caen via Paris in around 13h 20m.

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