How to travel from Angoulême to Caen

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Compare train and bus for Angoulême to Caen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Angoulême to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €50, while a train costs an average of €150.

Distance: 245 miles (395 km)

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€150

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€77

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4h 30m

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10h 30m

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4h 51m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Angoulême to Caen is a bus with an average price of €50.

This is compared to other travel options from Angoulême to Caen:

A bus is €100 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Angoulême to Caen costing on average €150.

The fastest way to travel from Angoulême to Caen is by train with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Caen take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Angoulême and Caen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Angoulême to Caen among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 21m sooner (4h 30m by train vs 4h 51m by car). Tickets start at around €150 compared to roughly €77 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Angoulême to Caen

How to get from Angoulême to Caen by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Angoulême to Caen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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    8:45 PM11h45
    Angoulême
    8:30 AMCaen
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  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    8:45 PM11h45
    Angoulême
    8:30 AMCaen
    311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    8:45 PM11h45
    Angoulême
    8:30 AMCaen
    311One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Angoulême to Caen

Travel to Caen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Angoulême to Caen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Angoulême and Caen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Angoulême to Caen is a bus with an average price of €50.

This is compared to other travel options from Angoulême to Caen:

A bus is €100 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Angoulême to Caen costing on average €150.

The fastest way to travel from Angoulême to Caen is by train with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Caen take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 30m.

The distance from Angoulême to Caen is approximately 245 miles (395 km).
The average frequency per day from Angoulême to Caen is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Angoulême and Caen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Angoulême to Caen:
  • Buses mostly depart from Angoulême, Place de la Gare (Gare SNCF) and arrive in Caen, Pl. de la Gare.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gare d'Angoulême and arrive in Gare de Caen.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Angoulême to Caen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Caen by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Caen by train.
Omio customers who travel from Angoulême to Caen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Ajaccio. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Caen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Caen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Caen is typically sufficient to explore its key attractions, including the Normandy Museum, the Caen Castle, and the famous Memorial de Caen.

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