How to travel from Antibes to Caen, France

The distance between Antibes and Caen is around 951km (591 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Antibes to Caen by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Caen.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Distance1,138km (707 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Antibes and Caen

There are several options for getting from Antibes to Caen by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Antibes and Caen is around 951km (591 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 846km (525 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Antibes and Caen by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Antibes to Caen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Antibes and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Antibes and Caen. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Antibes to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Antibes and Caen. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8hrs, 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 Antibes and Caen. It typically takes around 16h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Antibes to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 55m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Antibes and Caen. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Antibes to Caen. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Caen. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Antibes and Caen. The distance is around 1,138km (707 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Antibes to Caen is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Antibes and Caen

Transport options from Antibes to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 45m
€170($170)
every 2 hours951km (591 miles)
Train
8hrs
€215($215)
5 times a day1,192km (741 miles)
Bus
16h 55m
€51($51)
once daily1,255km (780 miles)
Drive
10h 35m
€155($155)
on demand1,138km (707 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