How to travel from Saint-Tropez to Caen, France

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Caen is around 947km (589 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Saint-Tropez to Caen by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CaenSaint-Tropez if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry, Train and Plane

Take a ferry to Saint-Raphaël then take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon and then to Caen.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance1,102km (685 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Tropez and Caen

There are several options for getting from Saint-Tropez to Caen by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Caen is around 947km (589 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 849km (528 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Saint-Tropez and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Caen is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Tropez and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Tropez and Caen. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Tropez to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Raphaël-Valescure, Paris Gare de Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Tropez and Caen. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 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 Saint-Tropez and Caen. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Tropez to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Routière - TOULON and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.

ZOU! Var, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Tropez and Caen. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Tropez to Caen. We recommend that you take a ferry to Saint-Raphaël then take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR). 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 Saint-Tropez and Caen. The distance is around 1,102km (685 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €315 ($315).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Tropez and Caen

Transport options from Saint-Tropez to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 30m
€245($245)
twice daily947km (589 miles)
Ferry to Saint-Raphaël, train and plane5hrs
€270($270)
twice daily984km (611 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 40m
€165($165)
every 20 mins1,014km (630 miles)
Ferry to Saint-Raphaël, train and plane5h 50m
€395($395)
once daily1,060km (659 miles)
Ferry to Saint-Raphaël, train and plane6h 40m
€225($225)
twice daily1,027km (638 miles)
Ferry to Saint-Raphaël, train and plane7hrs
€215($215)
twice daily1,053km (654 miles)
Train
7h 45m
€315($315)
once daily1,185km (736 miles)
Bus
16h 45m
€48($48)
once daily1,167km (725 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
€150($150)
on demand1,102km (685 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