How to travel from Montpellier to Caen, France

The distance between Montpellier and Caen is around 856km (532 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Montpellier to Caen by plane, train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Caen.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Caen.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance917km (570 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Caen

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Caen by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Montpellier and Caen is around 856km (532 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 699km (435 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Montpellier and Caen by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Caen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Caen. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier 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 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Caen. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Montpellier and Caen. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Paris - Orly Airport. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Caen. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Caen. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Caen. instead which will take 4h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Montpellier and Caen. The distance is around 917km (570 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Caen is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Caen

Transport options from Montpellier to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 30m
€170($170)
hourly856km (532 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 40m
€185($185)
5 times a day979km (608 miles)
Train via Le Mans6h 35m
€200($200)
twice a week1,092km (679 miles)
Train via Le Mans8h 45m
€200($200)
3 times a week1,114km (692 miles)
Bus
13h 10m
€59($59)
4 times a week1,009km (627 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€125($125)
on demand917km (570 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