How to travel from Belfort to Caen, France
The distance between Belfort and Caen is around 694km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Belfort to Caen by train, 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 → Belfort if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Caen.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€120($120)
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Train and Plane
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR).
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€360($360)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfort and Caen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfort to Caen by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 4h 35m.
The distance between Belfort and Caen is around 694km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 560km (348 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Belfort and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Belfort to Caen is to take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfort and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Belfort and Caen. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Belfort to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Meroux, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Belfort and Caen. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfort and Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Caen. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfort to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 5h 15m.
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 Belfort and Caen. The distance is around 723km (449 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfort to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfort and Caen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 4h 35m | €120($120) | every 3 hours | 694km (431 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 15m | €360($360) | every 2 hours | 953km (592 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | €130($130) | on demand | 723km (449 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.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Caen
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 182km (113 miles) from Caen
Orly Airport (ORY)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Caen