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Mémorial de Caen
Major museum and peace memorial covering World War II, the Battle of Normandy, and the Cold War. One of Caen’s signature cultural sites and a strong starting point for understanding regional history.
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Caen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Caen will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 4 buses that leave Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for Caen on Sun, May 31, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 215 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 4 h 25 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.
FlixBus
FlixBus
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FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
5279
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $118.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price | $469 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 49m Average total duration 12h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Caen:
A bus is $87 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Caen costing on average $118 (€95).
A bus is $439 (€353) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Caen costing on average $469 (€378).
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 39m.
Flight takes on average 12h 49m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $80 (€65) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49 (€40). The journey takes 3h 24m versus 2h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Caen buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:50 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 3h30 | 9:20 PM Caen, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 4h25 | 11:15 AM Caen, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 3h30 | 4:00 PM Caen, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
5279 | 1:00 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 3h45 | 4:45 PM Caen, Pl. de la Gare | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Caen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:35, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 133 miles (215 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 133 miles (215 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€12) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 6:35 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
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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 and peace memorial covering World War II, the Battle of Normandy, and the Cold War. One of Caen’s signature cultural sites and a strong starting point for understanding regional history.
Museum inside the castle presenting Normandy’s archaeology, ethnography, and regional history from prehistory onward. A compact but rewarding museum in a landmark setting.
Caen’s fine arts museum, known for European paintings from the Renaissance to the modern era and quality temporary exhibitions. Located within Caen Castle.
Historic quarter of narrow streets and old houses below the castle. One of the most charming areas for walking and among the most photographed parts of Caen.
Lively central square framed by historic buildings and terraces. A classic urban stop that works well for soaking up the city atmosphere.
The marina area offers pleasant waterside walks, modern city views, and easy access to nearby neighborhoods. Popular for a more relaxed side of Caen.
Caen’s signature dish: beef tripe and feet slowly braised with cider, Calvados, vegetables, and herbs in a sealed pot. It is one of Normandy’s most emblematic specialties.
A traditional Norman rice pudding baked for hours with milk, sugar, and cinnamon until deeply caramelized. It is a classic comfort dessert in and around Caen.
The region’s famous raw-milk soft cheese, rich and earthy, often enjoyed with bread or cider. It is one of the best-known products of Normandy.
An established fine dining restaurant in Caen known for refined modern French cuisine, careful presentation, and an intimate atmosphere.
A well-known traditional restaurant in the historic Vaugueux quarter, appreciated for Norman classics, warm service, and a cozy old-town atmosphere.
A popular casual spot for savory buckwheat galettes and sweet crêpes, offering a relaxed atmosphere and a dependable taste of local regional dining.
Moderate for France: cafés and casual meals are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more in peak periods.
Service is usually included. Leaving small change or rounding up is appreciated; about 5-10% for excellent service. Taxis can be rounded up, but tipping is not obligatory.
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