How to travel from Cannes to Caen, France

The distance between Cannes and Caen is around 960km (596 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cannes to Caen by plane, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Caen.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Caen.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Caen.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance1,129km (702 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Caen

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Caen by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Cannes and Caen is around 960km (596 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 843km (524 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Cannes and Caen by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Caen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Caen. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Cannes and Caen. Trains depart 5 times a day 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 Cannes and Caen. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cannes to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cannes and Caen. Buses run once daily and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Caen. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Caen. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Cannes and Caen. The distance is around 1,129km (702 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Caen is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Caen

Transport options from Cannes to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 45m
€170($170)
hourly960km (596 miles)
Train
7h 45m
€215($215)
5 times a day1,181km (734 miles)
Bus
16hrs
€49($49)
once daily1,202km (747 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
€150($150)
on demand1,129km (702 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