How to travel from Avignon to Caen, France

The distance between Avignon and Caen is around 789km (490 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Avignon 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 to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Caen.

  • Duration11h 60m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance915km (568 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Caen

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 11h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Avignon and Caen is around 789km (490 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 703km (437 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Avignon and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Caen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Caen. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Avignon 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 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Avignon and Caen. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5hrs, 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 Avignon and Caen. It typically takes around 11h 60m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Paris - Orly Airport. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 60m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Avignon and Caen. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Avignon and Caen. The distance is around 915km (568 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Caen

Transport options from Avignon to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly + 1 similar
2h 30m
€250($250)
5 times a day865km (538 miles)
Train and Plane2h 35m
€335($335)
every 4 hours789km (490 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5hrs
€165($165)
4 times a day897km (557 miles)
Train via Le Mans5h 55m
€180($180)
twice daily1,011km (628 miles)
Train via Paris Gare De Lyon6hrs
€175($175)
twice daily901km (560 miles)
Bus
11h 60m
€54($54)
4 times a week921km (572 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€125($125)
on demand915km (568 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