How to travel from Bordeaux to Caen, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Caen is around 591km (367 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 Bordeaux to Caen by train, bus 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 St Pierre Des Corps and then to Caen.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes and then to Caen.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance602km (374 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Caen

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Caen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Bordeaux and Caen is around 591km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 483km (300 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Bordeaux and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Caen. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Bordeaux and Caen. Trains depart twice a week 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bordeaux and Caen. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Caen. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Caen. instead which will take 4h 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 Bordeaux and Caen. The distance is around 602km (374 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Bordeaux to Caen

Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Caen

Transport options from Bordeaux to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 35m
€120($120)
twice a week591km (367 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
€34($34)
4 times a week617km (383 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€81($81)
on demand602km (374 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