There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Illiers-Combray by train, bus, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Caen to Argentantrain Ter
- Take the train from Argentan to Dreuxtrain
- Take the bus from Dreux Gare Routiere to Chartres Pole D'echangesbus
4h 57m€39–73Drive 178.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Caen to Illiers-Combraycar 178.2 km
2h 18m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Caen to Alenconbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Gare Sncf to Gare Sncfbus 417 / ...
7h 18m€31–43Train
- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Chartrestrain Ter / ...
5h 11m€54–96
Caen to Illiers-Combray by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Illiers-Combray is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Illiers-Combray is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Illiers-Combray. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Gare via Gare Sncf and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Illiers-Combray. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Illiers-Combray via Le Mans and Chartres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Caen and Illiers-Combray is 242 km. The road distance is 178.2 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Illiers-Combray without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 57m and costs €35 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Caen to Illiers-Combray, including transfers.
Caen to Illiers-Combray bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Caen station.
Caen to Illiers-Combray train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Illiers-Combray is to bus which takes 7h 18m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Illiers-Combray, France?
You can take a bus from Caen to Illiers-Combray via Alencon, Gare Sncf, Gare Sncf, Gare SNCF, Gare, and Brou in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Caen to Illiers-Combray via Le Mans and Chartres in around 5h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Argentan
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Argentan to Dreux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Dreux Gare Routiere to Chartres Pole D'echanges
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Gare Sncf to Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie)
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Booking & Getting There
Caen to Illiers-Combray bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Alencon station.
Caen to Illiers-Combray train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Illiers-Combray is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Caen to Illiers-Combray.
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