There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Saumur by train (TGV), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Angers St Laudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumurtrain Ter
3h 45m€49–102Drive 251.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Caen to Saumurcar 251.6 km
2h 56m€40–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Le Mans to Saumurbus Autocar
4h 40m€44–78Bus
- Take the bus from Caen to Alenconbus
- Take the bus from Alencon to Le Mansbus
- Take the bus from Le Mans to Saumurbus
7h 29m€43–60
Caen to Saumur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Saumur is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Saumur is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Saumur. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Saumur via Alencon and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Saumur. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Saumur via Le Mans and Angers St Laud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Caen and Saumur is 306 km. The road distance is 251.6 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Saumur without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €45 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Caen to Saumur, including transfers.
Caen to Saumur bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Caen station.
Caen to Saumur train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Saumur is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Saumur via Le Mans and Angers St Laud in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Saumur via Alencon and Le Mans in around 7h 29m.
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 Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Le Mans to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Caen to Alencon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Alencon to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Le Mans to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Saumur bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Alencon station.
Caen to Saumur train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Saumur is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Caen to Saumur.
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