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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Caen is to bus via Lille which costs €50 - €95 and takes 13h.

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 6h 15m and costs €230 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Caen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Caen via Bruges. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

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 6h 15m.

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 6h 15m and costs €230 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m 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 FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam 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 6h 15m and costs €230 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €230 - €650 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Caen bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges 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?

Book your Amsterdam to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

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 2801+ 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 / ...
6h 15m
€236–386
Bus via Lille
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
13h
€51–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Brugesbus 1834 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bruges to Caenbus 7712
11h 50m
€58–93
Drive 633.7 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Caencar 633.7 km
7h 1m
€117–169
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane AMS - CFR
7h 45m
€234–610
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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
7h
€165–411
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 29m
€191–495

Amsterdam to Caen by train

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Distance: 754.7 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Caen via Bruges in around 11h 50m.

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