How to travel from Toulon to Caen, France

The distance between Toulon and Caen is around 878km (545 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Toulon 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 and Plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Caen.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance1,063km (661 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Caen

There are several options for getting from Toulon to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Toulon and Caen is around 878km (545 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 829km (515 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Toulon and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulon to Caen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and Caen. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulon to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Toulon and Caen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Toulon and Caen. It typically takes around 15h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulon 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 15h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Toulon and Caen. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Toulon and Caen. The distance is around 1,063km (661 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Caen

Transport options from Toulon to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 45m
€195($195)
5 times a day878km (545 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane4h 10m
€330($330)
5 times a day949km (590 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
€215($215)
hourly979km (608 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, Fly4h 30m
€295($295)
every 3 hours1,021km (634 miles)
Train
6h 20m
€165($165)
every 4 hours1,056km (656 miles)
Bus
15h 20m
€60($60)
twice daily1,081km (672 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
€190($190)
on demand1,063km (661 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