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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Caen is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Caen is to drive which takes 6h 51m and costs €110 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Groenoord and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Caen. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Caen via Rotterdam Centraal, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Leiden to Caen?

The distance between Leiden and Caen is 725 km. The road distance is 598.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €200 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Leiden to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Caen bus from?

Leiden to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Caen train from?

Leiden to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Caen?

The best way to get from Leiden to Caen is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €200 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 24m, you could also fly, which costs €230 - €650 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Leiden to Caen bus arrive?

Leiden to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Leiden to Caen train arrive?

Leiden to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Caen is 598 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Leiden to Caen.

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2801+ hotels available in Caen.

Leiden to Caen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Leiden to Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, or ferry

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 Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
6h 51m
€205–359
Train, ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Vlissingentrain
2. Take the ferry from Vlissingen, Westerhavenweg to Breskens, Veerhavenferry Wsf
3. Take the bus from Breskens, Veerhaven to Brugge, Stationbus 42
4. Take the bus from Bruges to Caenbus
13h 16m
€62–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Parisbus N802
2. Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 24m
€65–109
Drive 598.1 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Caencar 598.1 km
6h 51m
€111–160
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane AMS - CFR
7h 50m
€235–608
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 5m
€166–409
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 59m
€192–431

Leiden to Caen by train

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6h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 724.6 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Caen via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Groenoord to Caen - Bus Station via Schiphol, Airport/Plaza, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, and Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station in around 12h 24m.

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