There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Valenciennes by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 3304 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Valenciennestrain Tgv
4h 45m€88–141Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Valenciennes366 km
4h 31m€23Bus
- 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
6h 55m€30–52Drive 365.5 km
- Drive from Caen to Valenciennescar 365.5 km
3h 30m€59–85Train
- 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€70–122
Caen to Valenciennes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 6h 55m.
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 45m.
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 45m and costs €85 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 45m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 6h 55m.
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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Valenciennes - University via Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station in around 6h 55m.
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 Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Amiens to Douai
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station to Valenciennes - University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Caen to Valenciennes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
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.