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Compare train and bus for Argentan to Caen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Argentan to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$18 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Argentan to Caen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Argentan to Caen:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Argentan to Caen costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 32m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $15 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$2 (-€2). The journey takes 48m versus 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Argentan to Caen
How to get from Argentan to Caen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Argentan to Caen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8536058:29 AM 0h39 Argentan station 9:08 AM Gare de Caen $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8536058:29 AM 0h39 Argentan station 9:08 AM Gare de Caen $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8536058:29 AM 0h39 Argentan station 9:08 AM Gare de Caen $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8536079:45 AM 0h39 Argentan station 10:24 AM Gare de Caen $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
8536093:11 PM 0h39 Argentan station 3:50 PM Gare de Caen $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
165806:45 PM 0h40 Argentan station 7:25 PM Gare de Caen $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
4805112:10 PM 1h02 Argentan station 1:12 PM Gare de Caen $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Argentan to Caen:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Argentan to Caen costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 32m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Argentan and Caen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Argentan station and arrive in Gare de Caen.
- Travel with SNCF | Autocar to go to Caen by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Caen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with SNCF | Autocar.
- 5 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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