How to travel from Caen to Bayeux, France

The distance between Caen and Bayeux is around 30km (19 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 15min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Caen to Bayeux by train, bus, taxi 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 Bayeux.

  • Duration15min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Bayeux: Saint-Patrice.

  • Duration52min
  • Departstwice daily
Operated by

NOMAD CARS Calvados

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Bayeux.

  • Duration23min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Foucout Alain Hubert Edmond

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Drive

Drive to Bayeux.

  • Duration23min
  • Distance31km (20 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Bayeux

There are several options for getting from Caen to Bayeux by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 52min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 15min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €7 ($7).

The distance between Caen and Bayeux is around 30km (19 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 26km (16 miles)

It takes around 15min to get from Caen and Bayeux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Bayeux is to take the train which takes around 15min and will set you back approx €7 ($7).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Bayeux. It typically takes around 15min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Caen and Bayeux with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 15min.

SNCF run train services between Caen and Bayeux. Trains depart hourly and will take around 15min, 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 Bayeux. It typically takes around 52min and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Caen and Bayeux with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 52min.

NOMAD CARS Calvados run regular bus services between Caen and Bayeux. Buses run twice daily and take around 52min 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 Bayeux. We recommend that you take the train to Bayeux. instead which will take 15min.

The closest major airport to Bayeux is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Bayeux. 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 Caen and Bayeux. The distance is around 31km (20 miles) by road and it will take around 23min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Bayeux is to take the train which takes, on average, 15min and will usually cost around €7 ($7).

How do I get from Caen to Bayeux

Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Bayeux

Transport options from Caen to Bayeux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
15min
€7($7)
hourly30km (19 miles)
Bus
52min
twice daily31km (19 miles)
Taxi
23min
€75($75)
on demand31km (20 miles)
Drive
23min
€6($6)
on demand31km (20 miles)

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Airports near Bayeux

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

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Bayeux
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
205km (127 miles) from Bayeux
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Bayeux