The distance between Caen and Lyon is around 596km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Caen to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lyon → Caen if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS).
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Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Lyon Perrache.
Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Caen to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).
The distance between Caen and Lyon is around 596km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 545km (339 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Caen and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Caen to Lyon is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €210 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Lyon. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
SNCF, TGV inOui, Trenitalia and Swiss Railways run train services between Caen and Lyon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caen and Lyon. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Lyon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Caen and Lyon. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 1h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Caen and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.
Volotea and Air France fly between Caen and Lyon. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.
The flight from Caen to Lyon typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS).
The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Caen and Lyon. The distance is around 692km (430 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2hrs | €210($210) | every 30 mins | 596km (370 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 20m | €175($175) | hourly | 701km (436 miles) |
Train | 4h 30m | €125($125) | hourly | 675km (420 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 30m | €31($31) | every 20 mins | 708km (440 miles) |
Bus via Paris Pont de Levallois | 9h 35m | €44($44) | 5 times a week | 702km (436 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | €95($95) | on demand | 692km (430 miles) |
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.