How to travel from Caen to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Caen and Verdon Gorge is around 919km (571 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Caen to Verdon Gorge 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 Verdon GorgeCaen if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Marseille (MRS), Bus

Fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine then Aix-en-Provence and then to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Distance1,041km (647 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Caen to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Caen and Verdon Gorge is around 919km (571 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 792km (492 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Caen and Verdon Gorge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Verdon Gorge is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Gare de Lyon and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 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 Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Aix-en-Provence, Gare Routière and Riez - Pré de Foire. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 25m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Caen and Verdon Gorge. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 25m 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 1,041km (647 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Verdon Gorge is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €360 ($360).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Caen to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Bus + 1 similar
4h 25m
€265($265)
6 times a week919km (571 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 50m
€290($290)
once daily1,003km (623 miles)
Train
7h 45m
€360($360)
once daily1,183km (735 miles)
Bus
15h 25m
€140($140)
twice daily1,124km (699 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
7h 40m
€270($270)
6 times a week1,095km (680 miles)
Train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux, bus11h 55m
€380($380)
once a week1,113km (692 miles)
Drive
10h 35m
€140($140)
on demand1,041km (647 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge