Caen Ferry Terminal Guide
Routes to Caen
Ferries to Caen
The newest ferry-port on the Channel, Ouistreham is just 15 kilometres north of Caen.
By Car
The terminal is well sign-posted from the main access routes around Caen as "CAR FERRY". The autoroute is close to the port and offers easy access to Paris, the Loire, the south, and Brittany. Take the N175 to Mont St Michel and Brittany. The N13 connects Caen to Bayeux and Cherbourg, and the N158 leads to Le Mans and the Loire Valley.
By Taxi
There are usually taxis waiting outside the terminal for ship arrivals and departures. If there are no taxis, the tourist information desk can call a taxi for you.
Taxi fares from the terminal to Caen train station range from 30€ during the day (7am to 7pm) to 40€ in the evening (7pm to 7am)*.
By Train
The nearest railway station is in Caen, about 18km from the port.
By Bus
There is a shuttle service between Ouistreham and Caen. This service does not run for the evening ferry arrivals in Ouistreham.
Driving Distances
| To | Miles (Km) |
|---|---|
| Angers | 157 (252) |
| Bayeux | 19 (30) |
| Biarritz | 476 (781) |
| Bordeaux | 370 (596) |
| Brest | 242 (388) |
| La Rochelle | 260 (427) |
| Marseille | 627 (1009) |
| Mont St Michel | 78 (126) |
| Paris | 139 (228) |
| Tours | 157 (258) |
Map and Driving Distances to our port in Caen
Caen Terminal Facilities
Baby changing room
There are no baby care/changing facilities.
Cafeteria/Bar
The bar is open from 06h30 to 23h00.
Bureau de change
There is a Bureau de Change facility, which is open for all sailings and at the weekends.
Services for the Disabled
Wheelchairs are available in the terminal.
Left Luggage
There is no facility for left luggage at the terminal.
Shuttle Bus
There is a shuttle bus which transports foot passengers between the passenger terminal and the ships for arrivals and departures.
Telephones
Phone card payphones can be found in the terminal. Phone cards can be purchased from the tourist information office which is open to coincide with all sailings.
Terminal Opening Hours
The Brittany Ferries information desk is open from 06h45 - 23h59.
Tourist Information
The tourist information is open throughout the year. For enquiries, ring 02 31 96 89 70.
Parking
There is an open car park at the passenger terminal for a maximum stay of 72 hours. There is no charge for parking here but it is at the owner’s risk.
* prices shown were accurate as of 12th March 2008
