How to travel from Perpignan to Caen, France
The distance between Perpignan and Caen is around 864km (537 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Perpignan 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 → Perpignan if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, Fly
Take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Caen (CFR).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€320($320)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Caen.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple train operators
Bus
Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Caen.
- Duration14h 45m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€43($43)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Caen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).
The distance between Perpignan and Caen is around 864km (537 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 764km (474 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Perpignan and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Caen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).
The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Caen. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan 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 7h 10m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Caen. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 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 Perpignan and Caen. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Perpignan to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 14h 45m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Caen. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 14h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Caen. We recommend that you fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Caen. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Perpignan and Caen. The distance is around 1,017km (632 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Caen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, Fly + 3 similar | 3h 40m | €320($320) | every 20 mins | 884km (549 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 25m | €265($265) | hourly | 864km (537 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 30m | €320($320) | hourly | 937km (582 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly | 5h 25m | €215($215) | once daily | 1,117km (694 miles) |
Train | 7h 10m | €175($175) | 5 times a day | 1,135km (705 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14h 45m | €43($43) | every 20 mins | 1,148km (714 miles) |
| Bus via Orléans | 15h 15m | €48($48) | once daily | 1,162km (722 miles) |
Drive | 9h 20m | €185($185) | on demand | 1,017km (632 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Perpignan and Caen
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
Airports near Caen
The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Caen
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 182km (113 miles) from Caen
Orly Airport (ORY)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Caen