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.
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.
👋 Also check out Caen → Nimes if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 45m | €340($340) | once daily | 821km (510 miles) |
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, Fly | 2h 50m | €255($255) | hourly | 774km (481 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 3h 15m | €220($220) | every 20 mins | 878km (546 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 20m | €210($210) | every 20 mins | 987km (613 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 10m | €175($175) | every 4 hours | 929km (577 miles) |
Train via Le Mans | 8h 15m | €190($190) | 4 times a week | 1,065km (662 miles) |
Bus | 12h 15m | €59($59) | 4 times a week | 954km (592 miles) |
Drive | 8h 45m | €125($125) | on demand | 938km (583 miles) |
Air Corsica
The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.