The distance between Marseille and Caen is around 989km (615 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Marseille to Caen by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Caen → Marseille if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Caen.
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Take the bus to Paris and then to Caen.
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There are several options for getting from Marseille to Caen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).
The distance between Marseille and Caen is around 989km (615 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 789km (490 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Marseille and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Marseille to Caen is to take the train which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Caen. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille 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 hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Marseille and Caen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Marseille and Caen. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Paris - Orly Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille and Caen. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Caen. instead which will take 5h 30m.
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 Marseille and Caen. The distance is around 999km (621 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 5h 30m | €185($185) | hourly | 989km (615 miles) |
Train via Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h 40m | €185($185) | 4 times a day | 990km (615 miles) |
Train via Le Mans | 6h 40m | €200($200) | twice daily | 1,104km (686 miles) |
Bus | 13h 35m | €59($59) | once daily | 1,011km (628 miles) |
Drive | 9h 15m | €135($135) | on demand | 999km (621 miles) |
The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.