How to travel from La Rochelle to Caen, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Caen is around 425km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from La Rochelle 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 CaenLa Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Caen.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €450($450)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Caen.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)

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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance425km (264 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Caen

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).

The distance between La Rochelle and Caen is around 425km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 341km (212 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from La Rochelle and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Caen is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Caen. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Caen. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 25m, 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 La Rochelle and Caen. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Caen. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 5h 5m.

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 La Rochelle and Caen. The distance is around 425km (264 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from La Rochelle to Caen

Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Caen

Transport options from La Rochelle to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 25m
€105($105)
twice a week506km (315 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 5m
€450($450)
5 times a day1,262km (784 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 50m
€33($33)
5 times a week449km (279 miles)
Bus via Rennes7h 10m
€29($29)
4 times a week432km (268 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€57($57)
on demand425km (264 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