How to travel from Giverny to Caen, France

The distance between Giverny and Caen is around 168km (105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Giverny to Caen by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne and then to Caen.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance168km (105 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giverny and Caen

There are several options for getting from Giverny to Caen by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Giverny and Caen is around 168km (105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (86 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Giverny and Caen by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Giverny to Caen is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Giverny and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Giverny and Caen. We recommend that you drive to Caen. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Giverny and Caen. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Giverny to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Terminal Jules Verne. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

TAM en Yvelines, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Giverny and Caen. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giverny to Caen. We recommend that you take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne and then to Caen. instead which will take 3h 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 Giverny and Caen. The distance is around 168km (105 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giverny to Caen is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Giverny and Caen

Transport options from Giverny to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 45m
€12($12)
5 times a week303km (188 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€31($31)
on demand168km (105 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