There are 4 ways to get from Illiers-Combray to Caen by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Dreux Gare Routierebus
- Take the train from Dreux to Argentantrain
- Take the train from Argentan to Caentrain Ter
4h 53m€38–73Drive 178.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Illiers-Combray to Caencar 178.2 km
2h 18m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Mairie / Notre-Dame to Gare Sncfbus 417 / ...
- Take the bus from Alencon to Caenbus Autocar
7h 33m€30–44Train
- Take the train from Chartres to Le Manstrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
5h 19m€54–97
Illiers-Combray to Caen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Illiers-Combray to Caen is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Illiers-Combray to Caen is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Illiers-Combray to Caen. However, there are services departing from Gare and arriving at Caen via Mairie / Notre-Dame and Alencon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Illiers-Combray to Caen. However, there are services departing from Illiers-Combray and arriving at Caen via Chartres and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Illiers-Combray and Caen is 242 km. The road distance is 178.2 km.
The best way to get from Illiers-Combray to Caen without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 53m and costs €35 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Illiers-Combray to Caen, including transfers.
Illiers-Combray to Caen bus services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Mairie / Notre-Dame station.
Illiers-Combray to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
The best way to get from Illiers-Combray to Caen is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Illiers-Combray, France and Caen, France?
You can take a train from Illiers-Combray to Caen via Brou, Gare, Mairie / Notre-Dame, Gare Sncf, and Alencon in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Illiers-Combray to Caen via Chartres and Le Mans in around 5h 19m.
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 Dreux to Argentan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Argentan to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chartres to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Dreux Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Mairie / Notre-Dame to Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie)
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Booking & Getting There
Illiers-Combray to Caen bus services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Gare Sncf station.
Illiers-Combray to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illiers-Combray to Caen is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Illiers-Combray to Caen.
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