How to travel from Rochefort to Caen, France

The distance between Rochefort and Caen is around 454km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rochefort 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 CaenRochefort if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Caen.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €340($340)
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Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Caen.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance454km (282 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rochefort and Caen

There are several options for getting from Rochefort to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).

The distance between Rochefort and Caen is around 454km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 363km (225 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Rochefort and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rochefort to Caen is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rochefort and Caen. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rochefort to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Rochelle Ville and St Pierre Des Corps. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rochefort and Caen. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Rochefort and Caen. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rochefort to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Rochefort and Caen. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rochefort to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Rochefort and Caen. The distance is around 454km (282 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rochefort to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Rochefort to Caen

Compare travel optionsbetween Rochefort and Caen

Transport options from Rochefort to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€115($115)
twice a week535km (332 miles)
Train via Nantes6h 45m
€100($100)
twice daily595km (370 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 20m
€340($340)
every 4 hours1,218km (757 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 25m
€240($240)
4 times a day822km (511 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 25m
€35($35)
5 times a week484km (301 miles)
Bus via Rennes7h 40m
€36($36)
4 times a week467km (290 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€61($61)
on demand454km (282 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