There are 6 ways to get from Caen to Valenciennes by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain 3312 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Valenciennestrain Tgv
4h 44m€92–159Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Valenciennes366 km
4h 31m€23Bus, train
- Take the bus from Caen to Amiensbus 712
- Take the train from Amiens to Douaitrain Ter
6h 5m€42–81Drive 365.5 km
- Drive from Caen to Valenciennescar 365.5 km
3h 30m€57–82Train
- Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Amienstrain Ter
- Take the train from Amiens to Douaitrain Ter
6h 32m€68–140Bus
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station to Valenciennes - Universitybus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 5m€39–70
Caen to Valenciennes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Valenciennes is to rideshare which costs €23 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Valenciennes is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Valenciennes. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Valenciennes - University via Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Valenciennes. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Valenciennes via Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Caen and Valenciennes is 481 km. The road distance is 365.5 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Valenciennes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 44m and costs €90 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Caen to Valenciennes, including transfers.
Caen to Valenciennes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.
Caen to Valenciennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Valenciennes is to train via Paris which takes 4h 44m and costs €90 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Valenciennes, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Valenciennes via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Valenciennes - University via Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station in around 7h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Caen to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Amiens to Douai
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Amiens to Douai
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Nord to Valenciennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Caen to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station to Valenciennes - University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Caen to Valenciennes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Valenciennes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station.
Caen to Valenciennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Valenciennes is 365 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Caen to Valenciennes.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Valenciennes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















