The distance between Arles and Caen is around 807km (502 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Arles 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.
👋 Also check out Caen → Arles if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Caen (CFR).
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Caen.
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the bus to Paris and then to Caen.
There are several options for getting from Arles to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).
The distance between Arles and Caen is around 807km (502 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 722km (448 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Arles and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arles to Caen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Caen. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arles 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 twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arles and Caen. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arles and Caen. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes - Gare Routiere, Parnasse and Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Arles and Caen. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Arles and Caen. The distance is around 968km (602 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, Fly + 3 similar | 2h 35m | €285($285) | 5 times a day | 807km (502 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, Fly | 2h 55m | €350($350) | every 4 hours | 827km (514 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 25m | €240($240) | every 20 mins | 889km (552 miles) |
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane | 5h 30m | €225($225) | every 20 mins | 998km (620 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 20m | €175($175) | twice daily | 936km (581 miles) |
Train via Paris Gare de Lyon | 6h 25m | €185($185) | twice daily | 965km (600 miles) |
Bus | 13h 25m | €59($59) | 4 times a week | 990km (615 miles) |
Drive | 8h 60m | €130($130) | on demand | 968km (602 miles) |
Air Corsica
The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.