How to travel from Caen to Grasse, France

The distance between Caen and Grasse is around 977km (607 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Caen to Grasse 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 55m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Grasse.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Distance1,145km (711 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Grasse

There are several options for getting from Caen to Grasse by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Caen and Grasse is around 977km (607 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 830km (516 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Caen and Grasse by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Grasse is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Grasse, 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 Grasse. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Gare de Lyon and Cannes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Grasse. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 10m, 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 Grasse. It typically takes around 16h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Cannes and Paul Doumer - LE CANNET. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Grasse. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 50m 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 Grasse. 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 55m.

The closest major airport to Grasse is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Grasse. 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 Grasse. The distance is around 1,145km (711 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Grasse is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Grasse

Transport options from Caen to Grasse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 55m
€170($170)
once daily977km (607 miles)
Train
8h 10m
€220($220)
every 4 hours1,201km (746 miles)
Bus
16h 50m
€51($51)
once daily1,215km (755 miles)
Drive
10h 40m
€155($155)
on demand1,145km (711 miles)

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Airports near Grasse

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Grasse
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Grasse
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Grasse