How to travel from Troyes to Caen, France

The distance between Troyes and Caen is around 404km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Troyes 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

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris-Est then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €410($410)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Caen.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance405km (252 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Troyes and Caen

There are several options for getting from Troyes to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Troyes and Caen is around 404km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 340km (211 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Troyes and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Troyes to Caen is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Troyes and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Troyes and Caen. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Troyes to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Est, Magenta and Haussmann Saint-Lazare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Troyes and Caen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Troyes and Caen. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Troyes 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 6hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Troyes and Caen. Buses run twice daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Troyes to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Paris-Est then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 5h 5m.

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 Troyes and Caen. The distance is around 405km (252 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Troyes to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Troyes and Caen

Transport options from Troyes to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
€135($135)
hourly407km (253 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 5m
€410($410)
hourly1,180km (733 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€27($27)
twice daily404km (251 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€73($73)
on demand405km (252 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