How to travel from Valence to Caen, France

The distance between Valence and Caen is around 669km (416 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Valence 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 Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Caen.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance792km (492 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Caen

There are several options for getting from Valence to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between Valence and Caen is around 669km (416 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 618km (384 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Valence and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Caen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Caen. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence 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 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Valence and Caen. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 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 Valence and Caen. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Valence and Caen. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Valence and Caen. The distance is around 792km (492 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Caen

Transport options from Valence to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 15m
€320($320)
every 20 mins669km (416 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€155($155)
every 20 mins778km (483 miles)
Train via Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux8h 45m
€250($250)
once a week930km (578 miles)
Bus
10h 50m
€49($49)
once daily808km (502 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€105($105)
on demand792km (492 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