What is the cheapest way to get from Chichester to Caen?

The cheapest way to get from Chichester to Caen is to car ferry which costs €27 - €300 and takes 7h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chichester to Caen?

The fastest way to get from Chichester to Caen is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 6h 1m and costs €210 - €260.

Is there a direct ferry between Chichester and Caen?

No, there is no direct ferry from Chichester to Caen. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth International Port and arriving at Caen Port via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Chichester and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Chichester to Caen. However, there are services departing from Chichester and arriving at Caen via Horsham, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Chichester to Caen?

The distance between Chichester and Caen is 808 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Chichester to Caen?

Book your Chichester to Caen ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Chichester to Caen without a car?

The best way to get from Chichester to Caen without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs €220 - €420.

How long does it take to get from Chichester to Caen?

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Chichester to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chichester to Caen train from?

Chichester to Caen train services, operated by Southern, depart from Chichester station.

What is the time difference between Chichester and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Chichester. It is currently 10:41 AM in Chichester and 11:41 AM in Caen.

Where does the Chichester to Caen train arrive?

Chichester to Caen train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Horsham station.

How do I get a train ticket from Chichester to Caen?

Book your Chichester to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2961+ hotels available in Caen.

Chichester to Caen - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 3 ways to get from Chichester to Caen by train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain
2. Take the train from Horsham to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 36m
€226–420
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
7h 36m
€28–291
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chichester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
6h 1m
€215–252

Chichester to Caen by train

208Weekly Trains

7h 36mAverage Duration

€226Cheapest Price

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Distance: 807.5 km
Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Chichester, England and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Chichester to Caen via Horsham, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, Brittany Ferries operates a car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Port 4 times a day. Tickets cost €21–280 and the journey takes 7h.

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