How to travel from Bordeaux to Caen

There are 3 options to travel between Bordeaux and Caen including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Caen is a bus with an average price of CHF42.

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

A bus is CHF61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Caen costing on average CHF102.

A bus is CHF133 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Caen costing on average CHF175.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Caen is by train with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Caen take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 7m.

Flight takes on average 9h 59m.

The distance from Bordeaux to Caen is approximately 300 miles (483 km).

The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Caen is:

• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.
• Around 2 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bordeaux to Caen:

• Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Caen-Carpiquet Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Gare de Caen.
• Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Caen, Gare Routière.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bordeaux to Caen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Tbm to go to Caen by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Caen by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Bordeaux to Caen:

• 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Bordeaux 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.