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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Mainz is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Mainz is to train and fly which takes 6h 31m and costs €120 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Mainz central train station via Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Est and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Caen to Mainz?

The distance between Caen and Mainz is 888 km. The road distance is 765.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €150 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Caen to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Caen to Mainz train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Caen to Mainz?

The best way to get from Caen to Mainz is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €150 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 36m, you could also fly, which costs €200 - €800 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Caen to Mainz bus arrive?

Caen to Mainz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal station.

Where does the Caen to Mainz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Caen to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Mainz is 765 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Caen to Mainz.

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

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Caen to Mainz - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Caen to Mainz by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
6h 56m
€151–547
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Mainz central train stationbus N90 / ...
12h 36m
€58–100
Drive 765.3 km
1. Drive from Caen to Mainzcar 765.3 km
7h 5m
€119–172
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
6h 31m
€127–322
Train via Saarbrücken
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Saarbruecken Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain Re3
8h 38m
€132–401
Train via Saarbrücken #2
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82
3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain Re3
8h 41m
€127–401
Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain
3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NTE - FRA
8h 6m
€163–393
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CFR - FRA
8h 3m
€207–764
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
8h 23m
€192–546
Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Rennestrain
3. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane RNS - FRA
9h 51m
€253–475

Caen to Mainz by train and foot

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6h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 887.7 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Mainz, Germany?

You can take a train from Caen to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Est, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Mainz central train station via Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 12h 36m.

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