How to travel from Le Havre to Caen, France

The distance between Le Havre and Caen is around 86km (53 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Le Havre to Caen by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
Operated by

NOMAD CARS Calvados

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Train

Take the train to Rouen Rive Droite and then to Caen.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance93km (58 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Caen

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Caen by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €17 ($17).

The distance between Le Havre and Caen is around 86km (53 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 49km (30 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Le Havre and Caen by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Caen is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €17 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Havre and Caen. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rouen Rive Droite. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Le Havre and Caen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Le Havre and Caen. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Le Havre and Caen with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 1h 25m.

NOMAD CARS Calvados and FlixBus run regular bus services between Le Havre and Caen. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre to Caen. We recommend that you take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière. instead which will take 1h 25m.

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 Le Havre and Caen. The distance is around 93km (58 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Caen is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around .

How do I get from Le Havre to Caen

Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Caen

Transport options from Le Havre to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 25m
5 times a day86km (53 miles)
Train
2h 35m
€40($40)
every 4 hours250km (155 miles)
Drive
1hr
€17($17)
on demand93km (58 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