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Compare train and bus for Brussels to Caen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $125.
Distance: 238 miles (384 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $186 Average price | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Caen:
A bus is $136 (€112) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Caen costing on average $186 (€152).
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Caen
How to get from Brussels to Caen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Caen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1608 · 506553:11 AM10h19Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)1:30 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare$621One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
1608 · 506553:11 AM10h19Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)1:30 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare$621One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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33192:16 PM4h37Brussels-Midi6:53 PMGare de Caen$1721One-way1 transfer
Other options
9470+
33616:13 PM6h23Brussels-Midi12:36 AMGare de Caen$1131One-way1 transfer
9346+
33552:16 PM7h26Brussels-Midi9:42 PMGare de Caen$1181One-way1 transfer
9346+
33592:16 PM7h38Brussels-Midi9:54 PMGare de Caen$1181One-way1 transfer
98083 · 519009:55 AM9h05Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)7:00 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare$711One-way1 transfer
50320 · 52797:20 AM9h25Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)4:45 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare$711One-way1 transfer
50310 · 5065112:05 PM9h00Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)9:05 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare$771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Caen:
A bus is $136 (€112) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Caen costing on average $186 (€152).
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Caen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Gare de Caen.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Caen, Gare Routière.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Eurostar to go to Caen by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Caen by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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