How to travel from Calais to Caen, France

The distance between Calais and Caen is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Calais to Caen by train, bus and car. 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 Lille Flandres then Paris Nord and then to Caen.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Amiens then take the bus to Caen.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance343km (213 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Caen

There are several options for getting from Calais to Caen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).

The distance between Calais and Caen is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Calais and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Caen is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Caen. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris St Lazare. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Caen. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calais and Caen. We recommend that you drive to Caen. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres then Paris Nord and then to Caen. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Caen is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Caen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Calais and Caen. The distance is around 343km (213 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

How do I get from Calais to Caen

Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Caen

Transport options from Calais to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
€125($125)
every 3 hours568km (353 miles)
Train via Amiens4h 60m
€80($80)
every 4 hours442km (275 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 20m
€47($47)
once daily410km (255 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, Bus6hrs
€48($48)
once daily493km (306 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€46($46)
on demand343km (213 miles)

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Airports near Caen

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

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Caen
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Caen
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Caen