Hamburg to Caen by bus
Caen lies 866 km (538 mi) south-west of Hamburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 47 min including stops, over roughly 1,056 km (656 mi) of road.
| Hamburg | Caen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | France |
| Population | 2 million | 110,624 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 14000–14949 CEDEX 9 |
What changes when you arrive in Caen
Crossing from Germany into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book buses from Hamburg to Caen
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Staying in Caen
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Common questions
How far is Caen from Hamburg?
866 km (538 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hamburg; by road roughly 1,056 km (656 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Caen by bus?
About 15 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Caen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Caen?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.