How to travel from Nimes to Caen, France

The distance between Nimes and Caen is around 774km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nimes to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €340($340)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Caen.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance938km (583 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Caen

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €340 ($340).

The distance between Nimes and Caen is around 774km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 695km (432 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Nimes and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Caen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €340 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes 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 Nimes and Caen. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes 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 every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nimes and Caen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Nimes and Caen. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nimes and Caen. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Caen. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) 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 Nimes and Caen. The distance is around 938km (583 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Caen

Transport options from Nimes to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 45m
€340($340)
once daily821km (510 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, Fly2h 50m
€255($255)
hourly774km (481 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 15m
€220($220)
every 20 mins878km (546 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 20m
€210($210)
every 20 mins987km (613 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€175($175)
every 4 hours929km (577 miles)
Train via Le Mans8h 15m
€190($190)
4 times a week1,065km (662 miles)
Bus
12h 15m
€59($59)
4 times a week954km (592 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
€125($125)
on demand938km (583 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