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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Caen is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Caen is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €220 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Caen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Caen via Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Caen?

The distance between Amsterdam and Caen is 755 km. The road distance is 633.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Caen without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €220 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Amsterdam to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Caen bus from?

Amsterdam to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Caen train from?

Amsterdam to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Amsterdam to Caen?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Caen is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €220 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €220 - €700 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Caen bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Caen train arrive?

Amsterdam to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Caen is 634 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Amsterdam to Caen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2821+ hotels available in Caen.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Amsterdam to Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
5h 51m
€225–364
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 35m
€42–80
Drive 633.7 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Caencar 633.7 km
7h 1m
€117–169
Fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane AMS - CFR
7h 30m
€224–660
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Brussels-North train stationbus 810 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Caenbus 712
11h 10m
€52–85
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 28m
€165–421
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 19m
€214–564

Amsterdam to Caen by train

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Distance: 754.7 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Caen via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Caen - Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station in around 10h 35m.

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