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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Caen is to bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 14h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Caen is to bus and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs €140 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Caen. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Caen via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville, Gare de Lyon and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Caen?

The distance between Switzerland and Caen is 855 km. The road distance is 802 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Caen without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs €170 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Switzerland to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Caen bus from?

Switzerland to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Caen train from?

Switzerland to Caen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Switzerland to Caen?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Caen is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs €170 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 14h 38m.

Where does the Switzerland to Caen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Switzerland to Caen train arrive?

Switzerland to Caen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Caen is 802 km. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Switzerland to Caen.

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

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Switzerland to Caen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Switzerland to Caen by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 46m
€174–375
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Parisbus FlixBus N191
2. Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 38m
€64–122
Drive 802 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Caencar 802 km
8h 50m
€140–202
Bus, bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane LYS - CFR
5h 43m
€144–397
Fly Geneva International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 42m
€155–379
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 32m
€151–377
Fly Zurich Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 40m
€142–375
Fly Geneva International Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 28m
€107–346

Switzerland to Caen by train and subway

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8h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 854.6 km
Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Caen via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Caen - Bus Station via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, and Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station in around 14h 38m.

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