How to travel from Caen to Toulon, France

The distance between Caen and Toulon is around 878km (545 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Caen to Toulon 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 to Lyon (LYS), Train

Fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Toulon.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €325($325)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Toulon.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Drive

Drive to Toulon.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance1,066km (663 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Toulon

There are several options for getting from Caen to Toulon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 15h 20m. 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 €325 ($325).

The distance between Caen and Toulon is around 878km (545 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 829km (515 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Caen and Toulon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Toulon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €325 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Toulon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Toulon. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Toulon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Toulon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 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 Toulon. It typically takes around 15h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Toulon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Caen and Toulon. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 20m 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 Toulon. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Toulon. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Toulon is Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Toulon. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Toulon. The distance is around 1,066km (663 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Toulon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Toulon

Transport options from Caen to Toulon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train + 4 similar
3h 30m
€325($325)
twice daily946km (588 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train3h 40m
€195($195)
5 times a day878km (545 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
€295($295)
every 2 hours1,020km (634 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€200($200)
hourly975km (606 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 50m
€250($250)
5 times a day1,018km (633 miles)
Train
6h 15m
€165($165)
every 4 hours1,056km (656 miles)
Bus
15h 20m
€60($60)
twice daily1,078km (670 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
€190($190)
on demand1,066km (663 miles)

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Airports near Toulon

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

TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Toulon
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Toulon
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Toulon