How to travel from Caen to Troyes, France

The distance between Caen and Troyes is around 405km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Caen to Troyes 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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Train

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Caen (CFR) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Troyes.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €400($400)
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Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Troyes.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Troyes.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance408km (253 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Troyes

There are several options for getting from Caen to Troyes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Caen and Troyes is around 405km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 340km (211 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Caen and Troyes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Troyes is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Troyes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Troyes. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Troyes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Magenta and Paris-Est. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Caen and Troyes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Troyes. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Troyes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Troyes. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 55m 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 Troyes. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Troyes. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Troyes is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 135km (84 miles) from Troyes. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Troyes. The distance is around 408km (253 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Troyes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Caen to Troyes

Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Troyes

Transport options from Caen to Troyes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
€135($135)
hourly407km (253 miles)
Plane and Train
5h 10m
€400($400)
hourly1,180km (733 miles)
Bus
5h 55m
€27($27)
twice daily405km (251 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€73($73)
on demand408km (253 miles)

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Airports near Troyes

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Troyes
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Troyes
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
173km (107 miles) from Troyes