There are 4 ways to get from Saumur to Caen by train (TGV), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Saumur to Angers St Laudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Le Manstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
4h 3m€52–92Drive 251.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Saumur to Caencar 251.1 km
2h 56m€41–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from Saumur to Le Mansbus Autocar
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
4h 40m€46–74Bus, train via Alençon
- Take the bus from Saumur to Le Mansbus
- Take the train from Le Mans to Alencontrain Ter
- Take the bus from Alencon to Caenbus
6h 2m€44–66
Saumur to Caen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saumur to Caen is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Saumur to Caen is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Saumur to Caen. However, there are services departing from Saumur and arriving at Caen via Angers St Laud and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Saumur and Caen is 306 km. The road distance is 251.1 km.
The best way to get from Saumur to Caen without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €50 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Saumur to Caen, including transfers.
Saumur to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.
Saumur to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angers St Laud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saumur to Caen is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Saumur to Caen.
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What companies run services between Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France and Caen, France?
You can take a train from Saumur to Caen via Angers St Laud and Le Mans in around 4h 3m.
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 Saumur to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Alencon
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Saumur to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Saumur to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Alencon to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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