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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Ghent is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Ghent is to train via Paris which takes 4h 12m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Caen to Ghent?

The distance between Caen and Ghent is 601 km. The road distance is 426.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Ghent without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 12m and costs €95 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Caen to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Ghent bus from?

Caen to Ghent bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Ghent train from?

Caen to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Ghent?

The best way to get from Caen to Ghent is to train via Paris which takes 4h 12m and costs €95 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Caen to Ghent bus arrive?

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

Where does the Caen to Ghent train arrive?

Caen to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Ghent?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Ghent is 427 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Caen to Ghent.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ghent?

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

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

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
4h 12m
€99–269
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoortbus 280 / ...
7h 5m
€32–65
Drive 426.7 km
1. Drive from Caen to Ghentcar 426.7 km
4h 45m
€66–96
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
6h 57m
€174–405
Train
1. Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
7h 9m
€72–157
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Caen to Brussels-North train stationbus 712
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
8h 17m
€44–102
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane CFR - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
12h 18m
€141–586

Caen to Ghent by train

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Distance: 601.4 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Caen to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Ghent Dampoort via Lille - Europe Train Station and Lille in around 7h 5m.

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