What is the cheapest way to get from Caen to Loire-Atlantique?

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Loire-Atlantique is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 5h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caen to Loire-Atlantique?

The fastest way to get from Caen to Loire-Atlantique is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Loire-Atlantique?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Loire-Atlantique. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Belle Etoile via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Loire-Atlantique?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Loire-Atlantique. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Nantes via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Caen to Loire-Atlantique?

The distance between Caen and Loire-Atlantique is 366 km. The road distance is 275.1 km.

How do I travel from Caen to Loire-Atlantique without a car?

The best way to get from Caen to Loire-Atlantique without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €60 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Caen to Loire-Atlantique?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Caen to Loire-Atlantique, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Loire-Atlantique bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Caen to Loire-Atlantique train from?

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

Train or bus from Caen to Loire-Atlantique?

The best way to get from Caen to Loire-Atlantique is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Caen to Loire-Atlantique bus arrive?

Caen to Loire-Atlantique bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where does the Caen to Loire-Atlantique train arrive?

Caen to Loire-Atlantique train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.

Can I drive from Caen to Loire-Atlantique?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Loire-Atlantique is 275 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Caen to Loire-Atlantique.

Where can I stay near Loire-Atlantique?

There are 1442+ hotels available in Loire-Atlantique.

Caen to Loire-Atlantique - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Caen to Loire-Atlantique by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain Tgv
4h 32m
€61–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 19m
€28–50
Drive 275.1 km
1. Drive from Caen to Loire-Atlantiquecar 275.1 km
2h 47m
€43–62

Caen to Loire-Atlantique by train and bus

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4h 32mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 366.4 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Loire-Atlantique, France?

You can take a train from Caen to Poste de Gesvres via Le Mans, Nantes, and Gare routière in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub 4 times a day. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 4h 10m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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