How to travel from Le Mans to Caen, France

The distance between Le Mans and Caen is around 159km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Le Mans to Caen by 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 Mans if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Caen.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance159km (99 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Caen

There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Caen by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).

The distance between Le Mans and Caen is around 159km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Le Mans and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Caen is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Caen. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Le Mans and Caen with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 45m.

SNCF run train services between Le Mans and Caen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Le Mans and Caen. We recommend that you drive to Caen. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Caen. instead which will take 1h 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 Le Mans and Caen. The distance is around 159km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

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Transport options from Le Mans to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
€30($30)
every 4 hours165km (103 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€22($22)
on demand159km (99 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