How to travel from Versailles to Caen, France

The distance between Versailles and Caen is around 226km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Versailles to Caen by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CaenVersailles if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Gare Saint-Lazare and then to Caen.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Caen.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance226km (140 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Caen

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Caen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Versailles and Caen is around 226km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 187km (116 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Versailles and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Caen is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Caen. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare Saint-Lazare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Transilien and SNCF run train services between Versailles and Caen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Versailles and Caen. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pont de Sèvres. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Versailles and Caen. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Gare Saint-Lazare and then to Caen. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Versailles and Caen. The distance is around 226km (140 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €46 ($46).

How do I get from Versailles to Caen

Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Caen

Transport options from Versailles to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
€46($46)
hourly260km (162 miles)
Bus
3h 10m
€16($16)
once daily238km (148 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
€31($31)
on demand226km (140 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