There are 3 ways to get from Caen to Saumur by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
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 Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare de Le Mans to Gare de Saumurbus L26
4h 41m€46–72Drive 251.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Caen to Saumurcar 251.6 km
2h 56m€41–59Train
- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Angers St Laudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumurtrain Ter
4h 47m€53–90
Caen to Saumur by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Saumur is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Saumur is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €60.
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 4h 47m.
The distance between Caen and Saumur is 262 km. The road distance is 251.6 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Saumur without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 41m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Caen to Saumur, including transfers.
Caen to Saumur train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen 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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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 4h 47m.
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 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Le Mans to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Angers St Laud to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Gare de Le Mans to Gare de Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
Bus from Gare de Le Mans to Gare de Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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