How to travel from Caen to Antibes, France

The distance between Caen and Antibes is around 955km (593 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Caen to Antibes by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Antibes.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Nice - Airport.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Antibes.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Distance1,141km (709 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Antibes

There are several options for getting from Caen to Antibes by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Caen and Antibes is around 955km (593 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 846km (525 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Caen and Antibes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Antibes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Antibes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Antibes. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Antibes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Antibes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Caen and Antibes. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Antibes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Nice - Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Antibes. Buses run once daily and take around 17hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Antibes. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Antibes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Antibes. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Caen and Antibes. The distance is around 1,141km (709 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Antibes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Antibes

Transport options from Caen to Antibes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 40m
€170($170)
every 2 hours955km (593 miles)
Train
7h 55m
€215($215)
every 4 hours1,192km (741 miles)
Bus
17hrs
€51($51)
once daily1,239km (770 miles)
Drive
10h 35m
€155($155)
on demand1,141km (709 miles)

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Airports near Antibes

The following major airports near Antibes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Antibes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Antibes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Antibes