Rome2Rio

How to get fromLeiden to Caenby train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

Find Transport to Caen

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Leiden to Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train 3311 / ...
    6h 1m
    €185–330

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Parisbus bus N802
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 32m
    €67–119

  3. Drive 598.1 km

    1. Drive from Leiden to Caencar car 598.1 km
    6h 51m
    €107–154

  4. 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 plane AMS - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    6h 40m
    €186–409

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain train Eurostar
    2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train 3311 / ...
    7h 20m
    €97–202

  6. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport, train

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane AMS - BRU
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    6h 24m
    €216–583

  7. Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BRU - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    8h 38m
    €182–422

  8. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane plane AMS - RNS
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Le Manstrain train
    3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain train
    8h 39m
    €202–490

  9. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane AMS - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain train
    3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain train
    8h 49m
    €153–388

Leiden to Caen by train

Calendar189Weekly Trains
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€185Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Leiden to Caen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 724.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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 1m. 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 32m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers