There are 4 ways to get from Alençon to Caen by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Alençon to Caen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alençon to Caen is to rideshare which costs €6 - €8 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Alençon to Caen is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs €18 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alencon and arriving at Caen. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alencon and arriving at Caen. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Alençon and Caen is 110 km. The road distance is 101.4 km.
The best way to get from Alençon to Caen without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs €18 - €40.
The train from Alencon to Caen takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.
Alençon to Caen bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Alencon station.
Alençon to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Alencon station.
The best way to get from Alençon to Caen is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs €18 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 47m.
What companies run services between Alençon, France and Caen, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Alencon to Caen hourly. Tickets cost €18–40 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, SNCF Bus operates a bus from Alencon to Caen once daily. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 1h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Alencon to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Alencon to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Alençon to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alençon to Caen bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Caen station.
Alençon to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alençon to Caen is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Alençon to Caen.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Alençon and Caen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.