The distance between Paris and Caen is around 227km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Paris to Caen by 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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There are several options for getting from Paris to Caen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).
The distance between Paris and Caen is around 227km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Paris and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Caen is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Caen. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Paris to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haussmann Saint-Lazare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
SNCF run train services between Paris and Caen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Paris and Caen. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Paris to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Anatole France - Paul Vaillant-Couturier. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Paris and Caen. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Caen. instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Paris and Caen. The distance is around 227km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 10m | €36($36) | hourly | 241km (149 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3hrs | €17($17) | every 4 hours | 229km (142 miles) |
Bus to Caen | 3h 10m | €15($15) | twice daily | 240km (149 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | €31($31) | on demand | 227km (141 miles) |
The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.