- Must visit
Mémorial de Caen
Major museum covering the Second World War, D-Day, and peace. One of Normandy’s essential visits for context, reflection, and powerful exhibits.
Cheapest price
CHF24
Average price
CHF39
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 36 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
293 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lille to Caen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Caen will cost around CHF39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF24.
Of the 7 buses that leave Lille for Caen on Tue, Aug 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 293 km distance in an average of 6 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 7 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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53635 · 50643
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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Lille to Caen run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at CHF14 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:00, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 182 miles (293 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 182 miles (293 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF14 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 3:00 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 84 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price CHF28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price CHF28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price CHF23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price CHF45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price CHF23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price CHF26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price CHF29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price CHF30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price CHF21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price CHF28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF30 |
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Caen buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 6h45 | 9:45 AM Caen, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 7h10 | 1:25 PM Caen, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
53635 · 50643 | 7:20 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 7h45 | 3:05 PM Caen, Pl. de la Gare | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 5h30 | 3:45 PM Caen, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 7h10 | 7:20 PM Caen, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
51802 · 50651 | 1:35 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 7h30 | 9:05 PM Caen, Pl. de la Gare | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 6h25 | 8:25 PM Caen, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Caen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Caen trip today.
Major museum covering the Second World War, D-Day, and peace. One of Normandy’s essential visits for context, reflection, and powerful exhibits.
Fine arts museum inside Caen Castle, known for European paintings, engravings, and thoughtful exhibitions in a prestigious historic setting.
Archaeology museum in the castle presenting regional finds from prehistory to the Middle Ages, ideal for understanding Normandy’s long history.
Lively old quarter below the castle, loved for its stone houses, narrow lanes, and atmosphere that preserves a strong sense of historic Caen.
Grand central square lined with historic buildings and terraces, ideal for orienting yourself and experiencing Caen’s daily urban life.
Main pedestrian-friendly shopping street linking major monuments, useful for strolling between old center highlights and civic landmarks.
Tripe simmered with cider, calvados and aromatics in the traditional Caen style. It is the city’s signature Norman dish with deep local roots.
Soft-ripened Norman cow’s milk cheese from nearby villages. Its creamy center and washed rind make it a classic taste of the Caen area.
Raw milk Norman cheese with a stronger, saltier character than Camembert. Traditionally made in Calvados and widely enjoyed around Caen.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining known for refined Norman ingredients and polished service in a contemporary fine dining setting.
Historic brasserie near the center, appreciated for seafood, oysters, choucroute de la mer and classic French service.
Traditional crêperie in the Vaugueux area serving galettes, crêpes and Normandy cider in a relaxed old-town atmosphere.
Moderate for France: hotels and restaurants are mid-priced, while local transit is affordable and many sights are low-cost versus Paris or the Riviera.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; small change for cafés. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Caen by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Caen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lille to Caen buses use the Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) to Caen, Gare Routière station pair, with some services arriving at Caen, Pl. de la Gare. Use this guide to compare Lille and Caen bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro de Lille (0.2 km), Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the concourse area.
Ticket office support is available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
Available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Elevators, ramps.
Lille, Gare Europe is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille, Gare Europe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro Express (in the station), Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Lille, Gare Europe.
Available at Lille, Gare Europe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille, Gare Europe: Elevators, ramps.
Caen, Pl. de la Gare is 1 km from Caen city centre. Public transport options include:
Caen, Pl. de la Gare has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Caen, Pl. de la Gare: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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