How to travel from Caen to Versailles, France

The distance between Caen and Versailles is around 224km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Caen to Versailles by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out VersaillesCaen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Versailles Rive Droite.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris - Pont de Sèvres.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Versailles.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance224km (139 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Versailles

There are several options for getting from Caen to Versailles by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Caen and Versailles is around 224km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 187km (116 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Caen and Versailles 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 Versailles is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Versailles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Versailles. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Versailles. 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 40m.

SNCF and Transilien run train services between Caen and Versailles. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Versailles. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris - Pont de Sèvres. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Caen and Versailles. Buses run once a week and take around 3h 5m 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 Versailles. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Versailles Rive Droite. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Versailles is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Versailles. 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 Versailles. The distance is around 224km (139 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 Versailles is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €46 ($46).

How do I get from Caen to Versailles

Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Versailles

Transport options from Caen to Versailles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
€46($46)
hourly260km (162 miles)
Bus
3h 5m
€16($16)
once a week236km (147 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€30($30)
on demand224km (139 miles)

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Airports near Versailles

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Versailles
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Versailles
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Versailles