There are 6 ways to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car
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- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
3h 45m€93–239Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Brussels to Caen456 km
5h 38m€27–29Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Caenbus 712
7h 25m€40–70Fly, train
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 20m€165–378Bus, train
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain Ter
8h 2m€59–110Drive 455.9 km
- Drive from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Caencar 455.9 km
4h 46m€71–102
Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Caen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Caen is to rideshare which costs €27 - €29 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Caen is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €90 - €240.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at Caen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Caen. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Caen via Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) and Caen is 549 km. The road distance is 455.9 km.
The best way to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Caen without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €90 - €240.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Caen, including transfers.
Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Caen is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Bruxelles-Capitale (Region), Belgium and Caen, France?
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Caen via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Caen once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160–550
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €160–480
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris St Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris St Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Brussels to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–29
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Caen station.
Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Caen is 456 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Caen.
Book your Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Caen train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Caen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) and Caen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.