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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Caen is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 15h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Caen is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs €230 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Caen. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Caen via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Caen. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Caen via Schiphol Airport, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Groningen to Caen?

The distance between Groningen and Caen is 954 km. The road distance is 783.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Caen without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs €230 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Groningen to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Caen bus from?

Groningen to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Caen train from?

Groningen to Caen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Caen?

The best way to get from Groningen to Caen is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs €230 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Groningen to Caen bus arrive?

Groningen to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Groningen to Caen train arrive?

Groningen to Caen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Caen is 783 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Groningen to Caen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Groningen to Caen?

Book your Groningen to Caen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2821+ hotels available in Caen.

Groningen to Caen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Groningen to Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 15m
€235–408
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 29m
€62–105
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Brussels-North train stationbus N818
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Caenbus 712
14h 30m
€69–111
Drive 783.4 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Caencar 783.4 km
8h 36m
€144–208
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane AMS - CFR
9h 26m
€246–699
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 24m
€187–460
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
4. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 15m
€236–603
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
5. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
10h 28m
€196–455
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane AMS - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Le Manstrain
4. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain
10h 38m
€214–531
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane AMS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain
4. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain
10h 44m
€168–444

Groningen to Caen by train

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8h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 954.5 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Groningen to Caen via Schiphol Airport, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Caen via Brussels-North train station in around 14h 30m.

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