There are 6 ways to get from Schiphol to Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
6h 29m€180–336Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Parisbus N802
- Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 15m€57–105Drive 622.5 km
- Drive from Schiphol to Caencar 622.5 km
7h 9m€112–162Fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane AMS - CFR
8h 49m€216–657Train
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
7h 28m€97–218Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 33m€172–418
Schiphol to Caen by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schiphol to Caen is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Schiphol to Caen is to train via Paris which takes 6h 29m and costs €180 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from Schiphol to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Schiphol, Zuideinde and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Schiphol to Caen. However, there are services departing from Schiphol Airport and arriving at Caen via Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Schiphol and Caen is 749 km. The road distance is 622.5 km.
The best way to get from Schiphol to Caen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 29m and costs €180 - €340.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Schiphol to Caen, including transfers.
Schiphol to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.
Schiphol to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Schiphol Airport station.
The best way to get from Schiphol to Caen is to train via Paris which takes 6h 29m and costs €180 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €210 - €700 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Schiphol, Netherlands and Caen, France?
You can take a bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Caen via Schiphol, Airport, Schiphol Airport, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Caen - Bus Station via Schiphol, Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, and Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station in around 12h 15m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Caen – Carpiquet Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–700
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–320
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Schiphol Airport to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140–250
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Schiphol to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Schiphol to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schiphol to Caen is 623 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Schiphol to Caen.
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