What is the cheapest way to get from Gare Montparnasse to Caen?

The cheapest way to get from Gare Montparnasse to Caen is to bus via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station which costs €23 - €45 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gare Montparnasse to Caen?

The fastest way to get from Gare Montparnasse to Caen is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Gare Montparnasse and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Gare Montparnasse to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Maine - Vaugirard and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Gare Montparnasse and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Gare Montparnasse to Caen. However, there are services departing from Montparnasse Bienvenue and arriving at Caen via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Gare Montparnasse to Caen?

The distance between Gare Montparnasse and Caen is 243 km. The road distance is 233 km.

How do I travel from Gare Montparnasse to Caen without a car?

The best way to get from Gare Montparnasse to Caen without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €40 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Gare Montparnasse to Caen?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Gare Montparnasse to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gare Montparnasse to Caen bus from?

Gare Montparnasse to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gare Montparnasse to Caen train from?

Gare Montparnasse to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Paris St Lazare station.

Train or bus from Gare Montparnasse to Caen?

The best way to get from Gare Montparnasse to Caen is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Gare Montparnasse to Caen bus arrive?

Gare Montparnasse to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Caen - Bus Station.

Where does the Gare Montparnasse to Caen train arrive?

Gare Montparnasse to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.

Can I drive from Gare Montparnasse to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Gare Montparnasse to Caen is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Gare Montparnasse to Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 3100+ hotels available in Caen.

Gare Montparnasse to Caen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gare Montparnasse to Caen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
2h 26m
€43–83
Bus via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 37m
€24–43
Drive 233 km
1. Drive from Gare Montparnasse to Caencar 233 km
2h 20m
€37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Caenbus 1774 / ...
4h 55m
€24–43

Gare Montparnasse to Caen by subway and train

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2h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 242.8 km
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Gare Montparnasse, Île-de-France, France and Caen, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Paris St Lazare to Caen hourly. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 3h. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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