How to travel from Bayeux to Caen, France

The distance between Bayeux and Caen is around 30km (19 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 16min.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Caen.

  • Duration16min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Caen: Hôtel de Ville Quai 1.

  • Duration59min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
Operated by

NOMAD CARS Calvados

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Caen.

  • Duration22min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Foucout Alain Hubert Edmond

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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration22min
  • Distance30km (19 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayeux and Caen

There are several options for getting from Bayeux to Caen by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 59min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 16min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €7 ($7).

The distance between Bayeux and Caen is around 30km (19 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 26km (16 miles)

It takes around 16min to get from Bayeux and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayeux to Caen is to take the train which takes around 16min and will set you back approx €7 ($7).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayeux and Caen. It typically takes around 16min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bayeux and Caen with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 16min.

SNCF run train services between Bayeux and Caen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 16min, 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 Bayeux and Caen. It typically takes around 59min and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bayeux and Caen with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 59min.

NOMAD CARS Calvados run regular bus services between Bayeux and Caen. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 59min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayeux to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Caen. instead which will take 16min.

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 Bayeux and Caen. The distance is around 30km (19 miles) by road and it will take around 22min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayeux to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 16min and will usually cost around €7 ($7).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayeux and Caen

Transport options from Bayeux to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
16min
€7($7)
hourly30km (19 miles)
Bus
59min
every 20 mins35km (22 miles)
Taxi
22min
€75($75)
on demand30km (19 miles)
Drive
22min
€6($6)
on demand30km (19 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