There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Saumur by train (TGV), 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
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 53m€52–91Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Angers - Bus Station Esplanadebus
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumurtrain Ter
7h 7m€31–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Le Mans to Saumurbus Autocar
4h 40m€46–74Drive 251.6 km
- Drive from Caen to Saumurcar 251.6 km
2h 56m€41–59
Caen to Saumur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Saumur is to bus and train which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 7m.
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 3h 53m.
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 53m and costs €50 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 53m 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 3h 53m.
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
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- 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
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