How to travel from Dijon to Caen, France

The distance between Dijon and Caen is around 527km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dijon 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 CaenDijon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €355($355)
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Bus

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

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance536km (333 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dijon and Caen

There are several options for getting from Dijon to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Dijon and Caen is around 527km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 451km (280 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Dijon and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dijon to Caen is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Dijon and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dijon and Caen. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dijon 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 every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Dijon and Caen. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 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 Dijon and Caen. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dijon 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 7hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dijon and Caen. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dijon 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 3h 50m.

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 Dijon and Caen. The distance is around 536km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dijon to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dijon and Caen

Transport options from Dijon to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
€115($115)
every 2 hours527km (327 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 50m
€355($355)
every 4 hours787km (489 miles)
Bus
7hrs
€30($30)
once daily552km (343 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€72($72)
on demand536km (333 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