How to travel from Strasbourg to Caen, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Caen is around 679km (422 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Strasbourg 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 CaenStrasbourg if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €470($470)
Operated byAir France+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Paris-Est and then to Caen.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Caen.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance723km (449 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Caen

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €470 ($470).

The distance between Strasbourg and Caen is around 679km (422 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 597km (371 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Strasbourg and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Caen is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €470 ($470).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Caen. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Strasbourg to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Est, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris St Lazare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Strasbourg and Caen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Strasbourg and Caen. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Strasbourg to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, RegioJet and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Strasbourg and Caen. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Strasbourg and Caen. Flights depart from Strasbourg (SXB) and arrive at Caen (CFR) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Strasbourg to Caen. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Strasbourg to Caen typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Strasbourg (SXB) and and arrive into Caen (CFR).

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 Strasbourg and Caen. The distance is around 723km (449 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Caen

Transport options from Strasbourg to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 60m
€470($470)
every 30 mins953km (592 miles)
Train
4h 15m
€135($135)
hourly679km (422 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 15m
€44($44)
twice daily737km (458 miles)
Bus via Paris Place du Pantheon9h 45m
€76($76)
twice a week728km (452 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€95($95)
on demand723km (449 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