How to travel from Caen to Paris, France

The distance between Caen and Paris is around 227km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Caen to Paris by train, 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

Take the train to Paris St Lazare.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris - Courbevoie.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)

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Drive

Drive to Porte Maillot.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance227km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Paris

There are several options for getting from Caen to Paris by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).

The distance between Caen and Paris is around 227km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Caen and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Paris is to take the train which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Paris. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Paris. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 5m.

SNCF run train services between Caen and Paris. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 5m, 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 Paris. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Caen and Paris with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 25m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Paris. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 10m 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 Paris. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare. instead which will take 2h 5m.

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Paris. The distance is around 227km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

How do I get from Caen to Paris

Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Paris

Transport options from Caen to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 5m
€36($36)
hourly241km (149 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 10m
€15($15)
twice daily246km (153 miles)
Bus to Paris3h 25m
€16($16)
every 4 hours238km (148 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€31($31)
on demand227km (141 miles)

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Airports near Paris

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris