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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Caen is to fly and bus and train which costs €85 - €320 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Caen is to fly and train which takes 7h 7m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Caen. However, there are services departing from Dublin and arriving at Caen via Rădăuți, Brussel Stadion and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 15h.

How far is it from Ireland to Caen?

The distance between Ireland and Caen is 1122 km.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Caen without a car is to ferry and train which takes 21h 32m and costs €300 - €850.

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

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

Where do I catch the Ireland to Caen bus from?

Ireland to Caen bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Dublin station.

Where does the Ireland to Caen bus arrive?

Ireland to Caen bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Rădăuți station.

What is the time difference between Ireland and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Ireland. It is currently 9:01 PM in Ireland and 10:01 PM in Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2926+ hotels available in Caen.

Ireland to Caen - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Ireland to Caen by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, 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.

Fly Cork Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ORK - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 7m
€148–387
Fly Dublin Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane DUB - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 25m
€86–319
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Cherbourg
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter / ...
21h 32m
€303–847
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
2. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Brusselsbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Caenbus
3d 15h
€102–352
Fly Dublin Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUB - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 29m
€108–310
Fly Dublin Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane DUB - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 36m
€141–398
Fly Cork Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane ORK - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 3m
€101–436
Fly Dublin Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane DUB - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain
3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain
9h 14m
€111–324
Fly Dublin Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DUB - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 51m
€123–454
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
21h 40m
€400–1,131
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Leeson Street Upr to Wexford Stnbus 740
2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter
25h 5m
€127–578

Ireland to Caen by tram, foot, ferry, and train

6Weekly Services

21h 32mAverage Duration

€303Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,122.2 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Ireland and Caen, France?

You can take a vehicle from Dublin to Caen via Dublin, Rădăuți, Brussel Stadion, Brussel Noord afstaphalte, and Brussels-North train station in around 3d 15h.

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