The distance between Grenoble and Caen is around 688km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Grenoble 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 Caen → Grenoble if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR).
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Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Caen.
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Take the bus to Rouen and then to Caen.
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There are several options for getting from Grenoble 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 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).
The distance between Grenoble and Caen is around 688km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 640km (398 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Grenoble 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 Grenoble to Caen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).
The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Caen. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble 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 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Grenoble and Caen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Grenoble and Caen. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Grenoble to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rouen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Caen. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Grenoble and Caen. The distance is around 799km (497 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 Grenoble to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2h 45m | €320($320) | every 3 hours | 688km (427 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 10m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 796km (495 miles) |
Train via Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux | 7h 30m | €190($190) | once a week | 832km (517 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11hrs | €37($37) | once daily | 827km (514 miles) |
Bus via Paris Pont de Levallois | 11h 25m | €52($52) | 5 times a week | 807km (501 miles) |
Drive | 7h 20m | €110($110) | on demand | 799km (497 miles) |
The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.