How to travel from Nice to Caen, France

The distance between Nice and Caen is around 863km (536 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nice 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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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated byVolotea+ 1 others

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Distance1,156km (719 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Caen

There are several options for getting from Nice to Caen by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Nice and Caen is around 863km (536 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 844km (524 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Nice and Caen by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Caen is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice 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 Nice and Caen. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice 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 8h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nice and Caen. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 20m, 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 Nice and Caen. It typically takes around 16h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade, Nice - Airport and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 55m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Caen. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Caen. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Caen (CFR). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and Caen with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Volotea and Air France fly between Nice and Caen. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Caen (CFR). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Nice to Caen typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Caen (CFR).

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 Nice and Caen. The distance is around 1,156km (719 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Caen is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

How do I get from Nice to Caen

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Caen

Transport options from Nice to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 25m
€195($195)
every 30 mins863km (536 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
€170($170)
hourly943km (586 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train4h 55m
€160($160)
hourly969km (602 miles)
Train
8h 20m
€215($215)
5 times a day1,212km (753 miles)
Bus
16h 55m
€51($51)
once daily1,247km (775 miles)
Drive
10h 45m
€155($155)
on demand1,156km (719 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