How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Caen, France

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Caen is around 806km (501 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Caen by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CaenAix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Gare Aix TGV then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Caen.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Caen.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance984km (612 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Caen

There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Caen by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Caen is around 806km (501 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 770km (479 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Caen by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Caen is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Caen. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Aix-en-Provence and Caen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Aix-en-Provence and Caen. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Caen. Buses run once daily and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aix-en-Provence to Caen. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare Aix TGV then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Aix-en-Provence and Caen. The distance is around 984km (612 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Caen is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

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Transport options from Aix-en-Provence to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
2h 30m
€215($215)
5 times a day806km (501 miles)
Train and Plane3h 10m
€355($355)
every 4 hours878km (545 miles)
Plane and Train4h 30m
€205($205)
5 times a day915km (568 miles)
Train
6h 15m
€190($190)
hourly1,025km (637 miles)
Bus
13hrs
€41($41)
once daily997km (620 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
€130($130)
on demand984km (612 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