How to travel from Cologne to Caen

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Travel Information from Cologne to Caen

distanceDistance345 miles (556 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$1 - $55
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $1 (€1) • 7 h 48 min
fastestFastest modeBus • $55 (€49) • 11 h 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus

Take a bus, flight or train to travel 345 miles (556 km) from Cologne to Caen. If speed is a priority, then a bus is the best option with an average duration of 11 h 50 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $1 (€1). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flixbus among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Cologne to Caen.

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FAQs

International travel from Cologne, Germany to Caen, France is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter France if coming from Germany?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Caen if traveling from Cologne?

Conditions of entry:

  • There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Caen, France due to the pandemic?

All travelers in France must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

  • Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between Cologne and Caen.

The current restriction level for returning to Cologne, Germany from France is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Cologne, Germany from Caen, France?

Reentering Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Cologne from Caen?

  • There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Cologne, Germany regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Germany must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

  • Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Cologne from Caen here.

There are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Caen including taking a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Caen is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $1 (€1) compared to other travel options to Caen:

A train is generally $54 (€48) less than a bus for the same route. Taking a bus costs on average $55 (€49) from Cologne to Caen.

A train is generally $1 (€1) less than a flight for the same route. Taking a flight costs on average $2 (€2) from Cologne to Caen.

The fastest way from Cologne to Caen is by bus with an average journey time of 11 h 50 min.

There are alternative travel options to Caen that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by flight can take 0 h 0 min   on average.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 7 h 48 min   of travel time.

The distance from Cologne to Caen is approximately 345 miles (556 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Caen is:

  • 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Caen from Cologne as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Caen:

  • Buses from Cologne to Caen most often leave from Köln, Köln Bonn Airport (Fernbusbahnhof) and arrive in Caen, Place Courtonne.
  • Flights from Cologne to Caen most often leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive in Caen.
  • Trains mostly depart from Köln Hbf and arrive in Gare de Caen.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Caen:

  • You can go to Caen from Cologne by bus with Flixbus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $55 (€49) with Flixbus from Cologne to Caen on Omio.
Many of our customers who book a trip from Cologne to Caen often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Rouen or Le Havre. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Cologne and Caen itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Caen and any of these top destinations today!

When planning your trip from Cologne to Caen, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Bus tickets cost $55 (€49) one way on average.
  • Plane tickets are costing on average $2 (€2) one way.
  • Train tickets cost $1 (€1) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Cologne to Caen online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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