The distance between Rouen and Caen is around 125km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Rouen to Caen by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Caen.
Take the train to Caen.
There are several options for getting from Rouen to Caen by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €17 ($17).
The distance between Rouen and Caen is around 125km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (68 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Rouen and Caen by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rouen to Caen is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €17 ($17).
The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Caen. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rouen and Caen with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 45m.
SNCF run train services between Rouen and Caen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Rouen and Caen. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rouen and Caen with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 40m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Rouen and Caen. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Caen. We recommend that you take the bus to Caen. instead which will take 1h 40m.
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 Rouen and Caen. The distance is around 127km (79 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Caen is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 40m | €11($11) | once daily | 125km (78 miles) |
Train | 1h 45m | €29($29) | every 4 hours | 162km (100 miles) |
Drive | 1h 15m | €17($17) | on demand | 127km (79 miles) |
The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.