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Mémorial de Caen
Major museum covering the Second World War, D-Day, and peace. One of Normandy’s essential visits for context, reflection, and powerful exhibits.
Trains from Vernon to Caen run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 but you can travel from only $21 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 21:55. The fastest train covers the 82 miles (133 km) distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 82 miles (133 km) |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 5:51 AM |
Last train 9:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Major museum covering the Second World War, D-Day, and peace. One of Normandy’s essential visits for context, reflection, and powerful exhibits.
Fine arts museum inside Caen Castle, known for European paintings, engravings, and thoughtful exhibitions in a prestigious historic setting.
Archaeology museum in the castle presenting regional finds from prehistory to the Middle Ages, ideal for understanding Normandy’s long history.
Lively old quarter below the castle, loved for its stone houses, narrow lanes, and atmosphere that preserves a strong sense of historic Caen.
Grand central square lined with historic buildings and terraces, ideal for orienting yourself and experiencing Caen’s daily urban life.
Main pedestrian-friendly shopping street linking major monuments, useful for strolling between old center highlights and civic landmarks.
Tripe simmered with cider, calvados and aromatics in the traditional Caen style. It is the city’s signature Norman dish with deep local roots.
Soft-ripened Norman cow’s milk cheese from nearby villages. Its creamy center and washed rind make it a classic taste of the Caen area.
Raw milk Norman cheese with a stronger, saltier character than Camembert. Traditionally made in Calvados and widely enjoyed around Caen.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining known for refined Norman ingredients and polished service in a contemporary fine dining setting.
Historic brasserie near the center, appreciated for seafood, oysters, choucroute de la mer and classic French service.
Traditional crêperie in the Vaugueux area serving galettes, crêpes and Normandy cider in a relaxed old-town atmosphere.
Moderate for France: hotels and restaurants are mid-priced, while local transit is affordable and many sights are low-cost versus Paris or the Riviera.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; small change for cafés. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Gare de Caen -> Place Saint-Pierre, Caen
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Most Vernon to Caen trains use the Gare de Vernon-Giverny to Gare de Caen station pair. Use this guide to compare Vernon and Caen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gare de Vernon-Giverny is 1 km from Vernon city centre. Public transport options include:
Gare de Vernon-Giverny has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Taxis, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Vernon-Giverny. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Vernon-Giverny. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Vernon-Giverny: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Vernon-Giverny: Bike Parking.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Normandy, Hotel d'Evreux, Hotel du Haut Marais.
Gare de Caen is 1 km from Caen city centre. Public transport options include:
Gare de Caen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de la Gare, La Ficelle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Caen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Caen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Caen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Caen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Caen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol, Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare, Hotel de la Paix.
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