getting from Brussels to Caen

We will be in Brussels and my husband would like to see the WWII memorial sites. Other than driving which I guess we can do any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

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http://www.thalys.com/fr/en/ for trains from Brussels to Paris

look at reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en…

for trains from Paris to Caen - it%26#39;s easier to use than French sites, and for these trains reservation is not compulsory

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I did look at the website which I find very confusing. Is it really a 4 or 5 hour journey with either 2 or 4 connections? It appears that one must change train stations in Paris, correct? Would a eurail pass be helpful? Sorry to be such a dummy thought I have travelled quite a bit. Would it be advisable just to rent a car and drive? We could leave the car in Caen and then fly home from Paris.

Thanks

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4-5 hours is optimistic if you have lots of changes to make, Brussels to Caen is miles and Miles and MILES (or perhaps LOTSAKILOMETERS as we are in Europe!)

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Yes, to drive from Brussels to Caen will take about 6 hours, so 4-5 by train is optimistic, taking into account crossing Paris and waiting for connections. Personally I%26#39;d drive, the autoroutes are very light on traffic and it%26#39;s pretty straightforward.

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I am doing same thing this Saturday, was advice accurate?

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A Eurail pass would not be helpful, and would cost more than point-to-point tickets.

For Brussels-Paris, book as early as possible on www.thalys.com

For Paris-Caen, you can get train times in English from the train operator at www.tgv-europe.com

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Has you husband researched other WW2 sites apart from the D-day beaches.The Ardennes or Nord-Pas de Calais would be easier than Caen.