How to travel from Carcassonne to Caen, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Caen is around 741km (460 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Caen by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)

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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance931km (578 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Caen

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Caen by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Carcassonne and Caen is around 741km (460 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 696km (432 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Carcassonne and Caen by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Caen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Caen. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Narbonne, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Caen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Carcassonne and Caen. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne 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 13hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Caen. Buses run once daily and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Carcassonne and Caen. The distance is around 931km (578 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Caen is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Caen

Transport options from Carcassonne to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 10m
€170($170)
hourly741km (460 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, Fly3h 30m
€295($295)
twice daily878km (546 miles)
Plane and Train4h 45m
€370($370)
hourly894km (555 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane5h 25m
€175($175)
hourly933km (580 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 20m
€205($205)
every 4 hours1,135km (705 miles)
Train via Paris Austerlitz11h 40m
€175($175)
3 times a week1,044km (649 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13hrs
€42($42)
once daily1,008km (627 miles)
Bus via Nantes Haluchère13h 35m
€60($60)
twice a week959km (596 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€125($125)
on demand931km (578 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