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Musée du Louvre
Paris’s flagship museum with world-famous collections spanning antiquities, sculpture, and painting. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gare de Caen to Paris Gare de Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gare de Caen to Paris Gare de Lyon will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 12 trains that leave Gare de Caen for Paris Gare de Lyon on Fri, Jun 19, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 6 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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3346Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gare de Caen to Paris Gare de Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $122.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $341 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 48m Average total duration 16h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gare de Caen to Paris Gare de Lyon:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gare de Caen to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average $41 (€34).
A bus is $323 (€265) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gare de Caen to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average $341 (€279).
Other travel options to Paris Gare de Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 46m.
Flight takes on average 16h 48m.
The journey is about 53m faster (2h 6m by train vs 2h 59m by car) and roughly $25 (€21) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($41 (€34) vs $66 (€54)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Gare de Caen to Paris Gare de Lyon trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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3338 | 8:23 AM Gare de Caen | 2h08 | 10:31 AM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 transfersDirect | |
3340 | 9:04 AM Gare de Caen | 2h00 | 11:04 AM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 transfersDirect | |
3306 | 10:06 AM Gare de Caen | 1h58 | 12:04 PM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 transfersDirect | |
3374+ 852018 | 10:10 AM Gare de Caen | 2h21 | 12:31 PM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 1 transfer | |
3308 | 11:59 AM Gare de Caen | 2h03 | 2:02 PM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 transfersDirect | |
3310 | 12:56 PM Gare de Caen | 2h08 | 3:04 PM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 transfersDirect | |
3312 | 2:00 PM Gare de Caen | 1h56 | 3:56 PM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 transfersDirect | |
3344 | 2:21 PM Gare de Caen | 2h10 | 4:31 PM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 transfersDirect | |
3316 | 3:54 PM Gare de Caen | 2h07 | 6:01 PM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 transfersDirect | |
3378+ 852024 | 4:08 PM Gare de Caen | 2h21 | 6:29 PM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 1 transfer | |
3346 | 4:55 PM Gare de Caen | 2h06 | 7:01 PM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 transfersDirect | |
3380+ 852030 | 5:04 PM Gare de Caen | 2h26 | 7:30 PM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Gare de Caen to Paris Gare de Lyon run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:04, the last at 19:32. The fastest train covers the 125 miles (202 km) distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 125 miles (202 km) |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 7:04 AM |
Last train 7:32 PM |
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Discover the best of Paris Gare de Lyon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Paris Gare de Lyon trip today.
Paris’s flagship museum with world-famous collections spanning antiquities, sculpture, and painting. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Major museum in a former railway station, best known for Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas.
Landmark modern and contemporary art museum with a bold inside-out design and strong permanent collections.
One of Paris’s most atmospheric districts, known for historic streets, boutiques, galleries, and lively public spaces.
Classic Paris garden with formal lawns, statues, fountains, and a relaxed Left Bank atmosphere.
Elegant planned square with arcades, red-brick mansions, and one of the city’s most pleasant places to stroll or rest.
Classic Parisian onion soup topped with bread and melted cheese, long associated with traditional brasseries and late-night dining in the capital.
A staple of Paris brasseries: grilled steak served with fries, valued for its simplicity and strong connection to everyday French dining culture.
A beloved Paris café sandwich of ham, bread, béchamel, and melted cheese, often eaten as a quick lunch in bistros and cafés.
Historic restaurant inside Gare de Lyon, famed for its ornate Belle Époque dining rooms and classic French cuisine.
Well-known brasserie opposite Gare de Lyon, popular for seafood, Alsatian touches, and dependable service in a lively station-side setting.
Established French restaurant inside the Novotel Paris Gare de Lyon, known for polished modern brasserie cooking in a quieter setting.
Prices around Gare de Lyon are high by French standards, especially for hotels and sit-down dining, though bakeries and chains offer cheaper options.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Locals may round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés and taxis is appreciated but not expected.
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