How to travel from Brussels to Caen

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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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$49

Average price

Cheapest

$186

Average price

$136

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 29m

Average total duration

6h 59m

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30m

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4h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 21m

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4h 40m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Caen is a bus with an average price of $49 (€40).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Caen is by train with an average journey time of 4h 21m.

Other travel options to Caen take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brussels and Caen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Brussels to Caen among Omio's users.

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from Brussels to Caen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1608 · 50655
    3:11 AM10h19
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    1:30 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare
    $621One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1608 · 50655
    3:11 AM10h19
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    1:30 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare
    $621One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Eurostar9446+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873319
    2:16 PM4h37
    Brussels-Midi
    6:53 PMGare de Caen
    $1721One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Eurostar9470+TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873361
    6:13 PM6h23
    Brussels-Midi
    12:36 AMGare de Caen
    $1131One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9346+TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873355
    2:16 PM7h26
    Brussels-Midi
    9:42 PMGare de Caen
    $1181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9346+TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873359
    2:16 PM7h38
    Brussels-Midi
    9:54 PMGare de Caen
    $1181One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus98083 · 51900
    9:55 AM9h05
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    7:00 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50320 · 5279
    7:20 AM9h25
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    4:45 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50310 · 50651
    12:05 PM9h00
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    9:05 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare
    $771One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels 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 Brussels to Caen.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Brussels and Caen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Caen is a bus with an average price of $49 (€40).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Caen is by train with an average journey time of 4h 21m.

Other travel options to Caen take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 59m.

The distance from Brussels to Caen is approximately 238 miles (384 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Caen is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Caen:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Caen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Brussels to Caen:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels 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.

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