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How to get fromValenciennes to Caenby train (TGV), train, bus, car, or rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Valenciennes to Caen by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or rideshare

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    5h 30m
    €90–155

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Valenciennes to Caenrideshare rideshare 363.5 km
    4h 30m
    €23

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 42m
    €39–66

  4. Drive  362.6 km

    1. Drive from Valenciennes to Caencar car 362.6 km
    3h 32m
    €69–100

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Douai to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain train Ter
    6h 40m
    €70–125

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Valenciennes University to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 820
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Caenbus bus 1774 / ...
    8h 50m
    €41–65

Valenciennes to Caen by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pater to Caen via Valenciennes University and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 8h 50m.

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