How to travel from Amsterdam to Caen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Caen

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $74, while a flight costs an average of $562.

Distance: 317 miles (511 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Amsterdam to Caen

Compare the available ways to get from Amsterdam to Caen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Caen is a train with an average price of $74 (€62).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Caen:

A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Amsterdam to Caen costing on average $83 (€70).

A train is $489 (€410) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Caen costing on average $562 (€472).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Caen is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 44m.

Other travel options to Caen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 11m.

Bus takes on average 11h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Caen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to Caen among Omio's users.

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from Amsterdam to Caen

How to get from Amsterdam to Caen by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Caen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Eurostar9316+SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873339
    1 transfer

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  • Eurostar9316+SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873339
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • NS International | IC Brussel1820+Eurostar9322+TER | SNCF3313
    2 transfers

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  • Eurostar9416+SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873339
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9316+TER | SNCF3339
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  • Eurostar9310+SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873339
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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Caen

Travel to Caen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Caen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Caen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Caen is a train with an average price of $74 (€62).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Caen:

A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Amsterdam to Caen costing on average $83 (€70).

A train is $489 (€410) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Caen costing on average $562 (€472).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Caen is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 44m.

Other travel options to Caen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 11m.

Bus takes on average 11h 18m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Caen is approximately 317 miles (511 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Caen is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Caen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Caen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Gare de Caen.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Caen, Gare Routière.
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Caen-Carpiquet Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Caen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Caen by bus.
  • Travel with Eurostar, Intercity, Eurocity Direct, TER | SNCF to go to Caen by train.
  • Travel with KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper to go to Caen by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Caen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Ajaccio. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Caen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Caen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Caen is typically sufficient to explore its key attractions, including the Normandy Museum, the Caen Castle, and the famous Memorial de Caen.

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