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How to get fromCaen to Charente-Maritimeby train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Caen to Charente-Maritime by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain train Ter
    7h 54m
    €98–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Caen to Nantesbus bus 712 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N1136 / ...
    10h 34m
    €39–64

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Caen to Nantesbus bus 712 / ...
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train 591A / ...
    9h
    €68–113

  4. Drive  448.8 km

    1. Drive from Caen to Charente-Maritimecar car 448.8 km
    5h 9m
    €85–123

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane CFR - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain train
    12h 16m
    €195–433

  6. Train via Nantes

    1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train
    8h 33m
    €106–179

Caen to Charente-Maritime by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 558.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Charente-Maritime, France?

You can take a train from Caen to Carrières via St Pierre Des Corps, Angouleme, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to SGC Mongré via Nantes, Gare routière, and RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort in around 10h 34m.

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