How to travel from Caen to Strasbourg, France

The distance between Caen and Strasbourg is around 679km (422 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Caen (CFR) to Strasbourg (SXB).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €470($475)
Operated byAir France+ 1 others
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance723km (449 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Caen to Strasbourg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €470 ($475).

The distance between Caen and Strasbourg is around 679km (422 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 597km (371 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Caen and Strasbourg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Strasbourg is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €470 ($475).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Strasbourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Magenta and Paris-Est. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn and Swiss Railways run train services between Caen and Strasbourg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Strasbourg. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Strasbourg. 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 15m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Caen and Strasbourg. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Caen and Strasbourg. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) and arrive at Strasbourg (SXB) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Caen to Strasbourg. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Caen to Strasbourg typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) and and arrive into Strasbourg (SXB).

The closest major airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) 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 Strasbourg. The distance is around 723km (449 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Strasbourg

Transport options from Caen to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 50m
€470($475)
every 30 mins954km (593 miles)
Train
4h 15m
€135($135)
hourly679km (422 miles)
Bus
9h 15m
€44($44)
every 20 mins731km (454 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€95($95)
on demand723km (449 miles)

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Airports near Strasbourg

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

SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Strasbourg
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Strasbourg