How to travel from Orange to Caen, France

The distance between Orange and Caen is around 766km (476 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Orange to Caen by train, 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).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon Hall 1 - 2 and then to Caen.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance886km (551 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Caen

There are several options for getting from Orange to Caen by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).

The distance between Orange and Caen is around 766km (476 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 686km (426 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Orange and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Caen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orange and Caen. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orange to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare de Lyon Hall 1 - 2 and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

SNCF, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and Rémi en train run train services between Orange and Caen. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Orange and Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Orange and Caen. The distance is around 886km (551 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Orange to Caen

Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Caen

Transport options from Orange to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 10m
€305($305)
every 4 hours766km (476 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 35m
€145($145)
every 3 hours873km (543 miles)
Train via Paris Gare De Lyon5h 40m
€165($165)
twice daily874km (543 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6h 55m
€165($165)
hourly987km (613 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
€120($120)
on demand886km (551 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