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There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Caen by plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Cork Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane ORK - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    7h 11m
    €153–402

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane DUB - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    10h 14m
    €132–350

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port de Roscoff to Caencar car
    19h 59m
    €180–211

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain train Ter
    24h 53m
    €429–1,173

  5. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain train Ter
    26h 16m
    €136–591

Cork to Caen by train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration24h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€429Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,122.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Caen, France?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Caen. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG), walk to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2, take the train to Paris Nord, walk to Gare Magenta, take the train to Haussmann Saint-Lazare, walk to Paris St Lazare, then take the train to Caen. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cork to Caen via Cork Port and Port de Roscoff in around 19h 59m.

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