How to travel from Besançon to Caen, France

The distance between Besançon and Caen is around 618km (384 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Besançon 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 CaenBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Caen.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)

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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance636km (395 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Caen

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Besançon and Caen is around 618km (384 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 521km (323 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Besançon and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Caen is to take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Caen. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon 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 every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Besançon and Caen. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Besançon and Caen. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Caen. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon 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 4h 50m.

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 Besançon and Caen. The distance is around 636km (395 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Caen

Transport options from Besançon to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€105($105)
every 20 mins618km (384 miles)
Train via Dijon Ville4h 40m
€110($110)
hourly620km (385 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 50m
€320($320)
4 times a day827km (514 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 55m
€38($38)
every 20 mins648km (402 miles)
Bus via Paris9h 30m
€36($36)
once daily660km (410 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€115($115)
on demand636km (395 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