The distance between Arras and Caen is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Arras to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Caen.
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Take the train to Lille Flandres then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Caen (CFR).
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Take the train to Amiens then take the bus to Caen.
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There are several options for getting from Arras to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).
The distance between Arras and Caen is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (160 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Arras and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arras to Caen is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).
The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Caen. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arras to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Haussmann Saint-Lazare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arras and Caen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arras and Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord and then to Caen. instead which will take 2h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Caen is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Caen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Arras and Caen. The distance is around 344km (214 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €81($81) | hourly | 420km (261 miles) |
Train via Rouen Rive Droite | 3h 45m | €53($53) | every 20 mins | 347km (216 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4hrs | €470($470) | every 2 hours | 1,201km (747 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4h 20m | €27($27) | twice daily | 314km (195 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | €62($62) | on demand | 344km (214 miles) |
The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.