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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 train, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $44, while a bus costs an average of $53.
Distance: 238 miles (384 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Brussels to Caen
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Caen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Caen:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Caen costing on average $53.
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 4m.
Tickets start at around $53 compared to roughly $134 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $82. The journey takes 7h 34m versus 4h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
98083 · 506519:50 AM 11h15 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 9:05 PM Caen, Pl. de la Gare $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 98083 · 50651
9:50 AM 11h15 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 9:05 PM Caen, Pl. de la Gare $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
9450+33472:43 PM 4h33 Brussels-Midi 7:16 PM Gare de Caen $264 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 9302+3339
6:11 AM 7h51 Brussels-Midi 2:02 PM Gare de Caen $125 1 One-way 1 transfer - 9302+3335
6:11 AM 5h51 Brussels-Midi 12:02 PM Gare de Caen $139 1 One-way 1 transfer - 9302+3311
6:11 AM 6h41 Brussels-Midi 12:52 PM Gare de Caen $139 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Caen:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Caen costing on average $53.
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 4m.
- Around 40 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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 NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Eurostar, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Caen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Caen by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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