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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ghent to Caen

Composite routes from Ghent to Caen

Cheapest
4 h 20 min
Car
457 km.
from $25
Other
5 h 5 min
356 km.
from $165.13
8 h 25 min
356 km.
from $65.78
8 h 23 min
354 km.
from $175.83
9 h 29 min
Train, Bus
356 km.
from $84.57

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.11–$13.90
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.90–$53.06
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Caen
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.01–$69.48

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.85–$48.01

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.17–$138.97
Train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.53–$107.39
Train from Lille Flandres to Rouen
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$51.80–$113.70
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$34.11–$75.80

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$39.16–$101.07

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.43–$189.50

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Gent-Sint-Pieters to Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.21–$12.63
Train from Gent-Sint-Pieters to Courtrai
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.95–$10.74
Train from Gent-Sint-Pieters to Bruxelles-Nord
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.84–$13.90

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Caen is to bus which costs $36.96 - $59.78 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Caen is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Caen. However, there are services departing from Gent-Sint-Pieters and arriving at Caen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Ghent to Caen?

The distance between Ghent and Caen is 605 km. The road distance is 457.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Caen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 5m and costs $86.96 - $271.74 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Ghent to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Caen bus from?

Ghent to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Caen train from?

Ghent to Caen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gent-Sint-Pieters station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Caen?

The best way to get from Ghent to Caen is to train via Paris which takes 5h 5m and costs $86.96 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $59.78 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Ghent to Caen bus arrive?

Ghent to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Ghent to Caen train arrive?

Ghent to Caen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Caen is 457 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Ghent to Caen.

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

Book your Ghent to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ghent to Caen?

Book your Ghent to Caen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2568+ hotels available in Caen. Prices start at $41.57 per night.
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