How to travel from Agen to Caen, France

The distance between Agen and Caen is around 727km (452 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Agen to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Caen.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes and then to Caen.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Nantes - Airport and then to Caen.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance736km (457 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Agen and Caen

There are several options for getting from Agen to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Agen and Caen is around 727km (452 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 559km (347 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Agen and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Agen to Caen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Agen and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Agen and Caen. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Agen to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Saint-Lazare. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Agen and Caen. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Agen and Caen. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Agen to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aire de Covoiturage and Rennes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

FlixBus, SNCF Bus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Agen and Caen. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Agen to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Caen is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Caen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Agen and Caen. The distance is around 736km (457 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Agen to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Agen and Caen

Transport options from Agen to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 25m
€250($250)
every 3 hours771km (479 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane5h 40m
€220($220)
every 3 hours966km (600 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane5h 60m
€235($235)
every 3 hours1,005km (625 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane6h 45m
€285($285)
twice daily963km (598 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 45m
€145($145)
5 times a day915km (569 miles)
Train via Angouleme5h 45m
€130($130)
once a week727km (452 miles)
Bus
10h 35m
€65($65)
once daily764km (474 miles)
Train and Bus
12hrs
€59($59)
5 times a week816km (507 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€130($130)
on demand736km (457 miles)

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Airports near Caen

The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Caen
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Caen
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Caen