How to travel from Bayonne to Caen, France

The distance between Bayonne and Caen is around 787km (489 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bayonne 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Caen.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Caen.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes and then to Caen.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance787km (489 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Caen

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Bayonne and Caen is around 787km (489 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 638km (396 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Bayonne and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Caen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Caen. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Saint-Lazare. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Bayonne and Caen. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Bayonne and Caen. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bayonne to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

FlixBus, SNCF Bus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Bayonne and Caen. Buses run once daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to Caen. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Caen. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Bayonne and Caen. The distance is around 787km (489 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Caen

Transport options from Bayonne to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 20m
€260($260)
hourly927km (576 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€155($155)
5 times a day977km (607 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean6h 35m
€135($135)
once a week789km (491 miles)
Bus
12hrs
€70($70)
once daily809km (503 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€140($140)
on demand787km (489 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