How to travel from Caen to Bayonne, France

The distance between Caen and Bayonne is around 788km (490 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Caen to Bayonne by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BayonneCaen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance788km (490 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Caen to Bayonne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Caen and Bayonne is around 788km (490 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 638km (396 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Caen and Bayonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Bayonne is to take the train which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Bayonne. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Bayonne. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Bayonne. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

SNCF Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Bayonne. Buses run once daily and take around 12hrs 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 Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Bayonne. instead which will take 6h 15m.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Bayonne. The distance is around 788km (490 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Bayonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

How do I get from Caen to Bayonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Bayonne

Transport options from Caen to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6h 15m
€155($155)
5 times a day977km (607 miles)
Train via St Pierre Des Corps6h 30m
€135($135)
twice a week789km (491 miles)
Bus
12hrs
€70($70)
once daily806km (501 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€140($140)
on demand788km (490 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

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

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne