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bushsucks May 13th, 2004 09:51 AM

Calais to Caen
 
I'm taking the ferry from Dover to Calais early on a Monday morning and renting a car upon arrival. I am planning on driving to Caen immediatly after getting the car. Does anybody know how long the drive is from Calais to Caen? On my map it appears to be about 150 km, so I'm thinking about 2 hours? Will there be traffic?

Any help greatly appreciated!!!!

Cheers


flanneruk May 13th, 2004 10:27 AM

By the A16/A28/A13, it's nearer to 200 MILES,not km.The shorter coast roads take you through a lot of towns.

The 12 miles or so round Rouen (which wasn't an autoroute last time I tried)is unpredictable. Otherwise, it's empty French motorway all the way.

Say three and a half hours: more if Rouen's messed up

nacetheace2000 May 13th, 2004 11:55 AM

I actually was in Caen last month and stayed in a great inexpensive place. However, because of your screen name I don't believe I want to help you. Besides, that's what Bill and Monica did

Michael May 13th, 2004 04:44 PM

Try mappy.com for some estimates andan itinerary.

Myrto May 21st, 2004 09:01 AM

Have you considered taking the ferry to Caen instead? Brittany ferries have ferries from Portsmouth to Caen and then you could pick up your car in Caen.


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