How to travel from Menton to Caen, France

The distance between Menton and Caen is around 888km (552 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Menton to Caen by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Caen.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Caen.

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Distance1,187km (738 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Caen

There are several options for getting from Menton to Caen by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Menton and Caen is around 888km (552 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 850km (528 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Menton and Caen by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Menton to Caen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Caen. It typically takes around 8h 60m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 60m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Menton and Caen. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 60m, 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 Menton and Caen. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Place D'Armes - MONACO, Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 35m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Menton and Caen. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Menton and Caen. The distance is around 1,187km (738 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Caen is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Caen

Transport options from Menton to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 15m
€200($200)
hourly888km (552 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
€180($180)
hourly968km (602 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane5h 45m
€170($170)
hourly995km (618 miles)
Train
8h 60m
€220($220)
5 times a day1,236km (768 miles)
Bus
17h 35m
€51($51)
once daily1,283km (797 miles)
Drive
11hrs
€160($160)
on demand1,187km (738 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