There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Alençon by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Caen to Alençon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Alençon is to rideshare which costs €6 - €8 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Alençon is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs €18 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Caen and arriving at Alencon. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Caen and arriving at Alencon. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Caen and Alençon is 110 km. The road distance is 101.3 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Alençon without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs €18 - €40.
The train from Caen to Alencon takes 1h 12m including transfers and departs hourly.
Caen to Alençon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Caen station.
Caen to Alençon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Alençon is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs €18 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €24 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Alençon, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Caen to Alencon hourly. Tickets cost €18–40 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, SNCF Bus operates a bus from Caen to Alencon once daily. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
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 Caen to Alencon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- 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 Caen to Alencon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Caen to Alençon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Alençon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Alencon station.
Caen to Alençon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Alencon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Alençon is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Caen to Alençon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Alençon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.