How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Caen, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Caen is around 593km (368 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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.

👋 Also check out CaenClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Caen.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Paris-Bercy and then to Caen.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Bus via Orléans

Take the bus to Orléans then Paris - Orly Airport and then to Caen.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)

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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance593km (368 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Caen

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Caen is around 593km (368 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 459km (285 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Caen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Caen. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Bercy and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Caen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Caen. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Caen. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Caen. The distance is around 593km (368 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €265 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Caen

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
€210($210)
every 3 hours635km (394 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€320($320)
every 4 hours813km (505 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€265($265)
every 4 hours663km (412 miles)
Bus via Orléans + 1 similar
9h 10m
€37($37)
once daily678km (421 miles)
Bus10hrs
€40($40)
once daily679km (422 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€105($105)
on demand593km (368 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