How to travel from Chambéry to Caen, France

The distance between Chambéry and Caen is around 660km (410 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chambéry to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
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Train

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Caen.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance795km (494 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Caen

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).

The distance between Chambéry and Caen is around 660km (410 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 621km (386 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Chambéry and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Caen is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Caen. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chambéry and Caen with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 6h 40m.

TGV inOui, Trenitalia and SNCF run train services between Chambéry and Caen. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Chambéry and Caen. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chambéry to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Chambéry and Caen. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chambéry to Caen. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 2h 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 Chambéry and Caen. The distance is around 795km (494 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Caen

Transport options from Chambéry to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 45m
€280($280)
4 times a day660km (410 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€125($125)
every 2 hours763km (474 miles)
Train to Caen6h 40m
€120($120)
once a week764km (475 miles)
Bus
11h 20m
€45($45)
twice daily799km (497 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€145($145)
on demand795km (494 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