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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Caen is to bus via Paris Orly Airport (ORY) which costs €80 - €140 and takes 14h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marseille to Caen is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs €45 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Marseille station to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

Is there a direct train between Marseille and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Caen. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Caen via Gare de Lyon and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Marseille to Caen?

The distance between Marseille and Caen is 990 km. The road distance is 997.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Marseille to Caen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 46m and costs €130 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Marseille to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Caen bus from?

Marseille to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Caen train from?

Marseille to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.

Train, bus or fly from Marseille to Caen?

The best way to get from Marseille to Caen is to train via Paris which takes 5h 46m and costs €130 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 14h, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €350 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Marseille to Caen bus arrive?

Marseille to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1 station.

Where does the Marseille to Caen train arrive?

Marseille to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Marseille to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Caen is 997 km. It takes approximately 9h 18m to drive from Marseille to Caen.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Marseille to Caen by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train (TGV), or train

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
5h 46m
€132–330
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane MRS - CFR
3h 45m
€49–349
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1 to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h
€89–159
Drive 997.2 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Caencar 997.2 km
9h 18m
€154–222
Train
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Le Manstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
7h 42m
€184–365
Bus via Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Paris - Orly Airportbus N719 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Caenbus 1752
14h 20m
€80–131
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MRS - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
5h 58m
€145–350
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane MRS - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
5h 50m
€117–327
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Saint-Augustintrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane NCE - CFR
6h 12m
€130–492

Marseille to Caen by train and subway

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Distance: 990 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Marseille, France and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Caen via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station via Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1 in around 14h.

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