How to travel from Reims to Caen, France

The distance between Reims and Caen is around 380km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Reims 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

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Caen.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €425($425)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Caen.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance380km (236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Caen

There are several options for getting from Reims to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).

The distance between Reims and Caen is around 380km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 320km (199 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Reims and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Caen is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Caen. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris St Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Reims and Caen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 5m, 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 Reims and Caen. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reims to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

RegioJet, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Reims and Caen. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 3h 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 Reims and Caen. The distance is around 380km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €88 ($88).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Caen

Transport options from Reims to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 5m
€88($88)
every 4 hours387km (240 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 30m
€425($425)
5 times a week1,110km (690 miles)
Bus
5h 55m
€21($21)
twice a week381km (237 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€51($51)
on demand380km (236 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