How to travel from Caen to Gordes, France

The distance between Caen and Gordes is around 852km (530 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Caen to Gordes by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Lyon (LYS), train

Fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV and then to Cavaillon.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €355($355)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Avignon - Le Pontet.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Gordes.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance945km (587 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Gordes

There are several options for getting from Caen to Gordes by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €355 ($355).

The distance between Caen and Gordes is around 852km (530 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 724km (450 miles)

It takes around 13hrs to get from Caen and Gordes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Gordes is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €355 ($355).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Caen and Gordes. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV and then to Cavaillon. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caen and Gordes. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Gordes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Avignon - Le Pontet, Limbert and Coustellet route d'Apt - MAUBEC. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Gordes. Buses run twice daily and take around 13hrs 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 Gordes. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Cavaillon. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Gordes is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Gordes. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Gordes. The distance is around 945km (587 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Gordes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13hrs and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Gordes

Transport options from Caen to Gordes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Lyon (LYS), train + 3 similar
3h 30m
€355($355)
5 times a week852km (530 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
€240($240)
5 times a week909km (565 miles)
Train and Plane6h 5m
€230($230)
5 times a week1,021km (634 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6h 25m
€250($250)
5 times a week1,051km (653 miles)
Bus
13hrs
€51($51)
5 times a week964km (599 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€125($125)
on demand945km (587 miles)

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Airports near Gordes

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Gordes
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Gordes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Gordes