The cheapest and fastest buses from Paris to Caen
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris 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 to Caen will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 19 buses that leave Paris for Caen on Fri, Jan 16, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 16 the direct buses cover the 201 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Fri, Jan 16 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Caen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a flight costs an average of €463.
Distance: 124 miles (201 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€31 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price | €616 Average price |
3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 29m Average total duration 12h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Paris to Caen Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Live departures
Paris to Caen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Caen buses for today, Thursday, January 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 5h05 | 11:55 AM Caen, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 3h35 | 12:25 PM Caen, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 2h45 | 12:25 PM Caen, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 3h30 | 2:30 PM Caen, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 2h45 | 2:30 PM Caen, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne) | 2h40 | 3:00 PM Caen, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
85279 | 1:05 PM Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne) | 2h55 | 4:00 PM Caen, Pl. de la Gare | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 3h35 | 6:20 PM Caen, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h20 | 7:25 PM Caen, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 2h45 | 6:20 PM Caen, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 2h45 | 7:25 PM Caen, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
50651 | 5:10 PM Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne) | 2h55 | 8:05 PM Caen, Pl. de la Gare | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Paris to Caen
Buses from Paris to Caen run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 124 miles (201 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 124 miles (201 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Paris to Caen start from as low as $11 (€9) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $38 (€31) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 14 daily trains from Paris to Caen with 14 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 2h 40m but the average duration is 3h 5m
Train Operators
- Travel from Paris to Caen with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, and Bus RATP
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is BlaBlaCar Bus.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne) and arrive in Caen, Gare Routière
- First train typically departs at 01:00 AM and the last at 11:50 PM
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, Bus RATP from Paris to CaenYou can travel by bus between Paris to Caen with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, Bus RATP for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Bus RATP
FAQs: Bus from Paris to Caen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris 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.

When departing from Paris, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle, Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne) and Paris, Roissypôle Bus Station. When arriving in Caen, you can end your route in bus stations like Caen, Pl. De la Gare and Caen, Gare Routière.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), which is located around 2.6 miles (4.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Caen, Pl. De la Gare, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Paris to Caen
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 73, 174, 275 Metro: 1 Train: RER A
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Bercy (in the station)
- Le Train Bleu (0.5 km)
- Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 24, 87 Metro: 6, 14 Train: RER A, RER D
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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