There are 5 ways to get from Valenciennes to Caen by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
4h 40m€89–160Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Valenciennes to Caen363.5 km
4h 30m€23Bus
- Take the bus from Valenciennes - University to Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 20m€31–56Drive 362.6 km
- Drive from Valenciennes to Caencar 362.6 km
3h 32m€58–83Train
- Take the train from Douai to Amienstrain Ter
- Take the train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain Ter
6h 33m€70–123
Valenciennes to Caen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valenciennes to Caen is to rideshare which costs €23 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Valenciennes to Caen is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Valenciennes to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Valenciennes - University and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Valenciennes to Caen. However, there are services departing from Valenciennes and arriving at Caen via Lille Flandres, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Valenciennes and Caen is 513 km. The road distance is 362.6 km.
The best way to get from Valenciennes to Caen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 40m and costs €85 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Valenciennes to Caen, including transfers.
Valenciennes to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Valenciennes - University station.
Valenciennes to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valenciennes station.
The best way to get from Valenciennes to Caen is to train via Paris which takes 4h 40m and costs €85 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Valenciennes, France and Caen, France?
You can take a train from Valenciennes to Caen via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valenciennes - University to Caen - Bus Station via Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station in around 7h 20m.
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 Valenciennes to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris St Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Douai to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Valenciennes - University to Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Valenciennes to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Valenciennes to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station.
Valenciennes to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valenciennes to Caen is 363 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Valenciennes to Caen.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Valenciennes and Caen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.