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Compare train, bus, and flight for Caen to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Caen to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $107 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $107, while a flight costs an average of $535.
Distance: 552 miles (889 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$107 Average price Cheapest | $231 Average price | $535 Average price | $318 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 22m Average total duration 17h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Caen to Barcelona
Compare the available ways to get from Caen to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Barcelona:
A bus is $125 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Barcelona costing on average $231.
A bus is $428 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Caen to Barcelona costing on average $535.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 24m.
Bus takes on average 18h 22m.
Tickets start at around $107 compared to roughly $318 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $212. The journey takes 17h 52m versus 11h 4m 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 Caen to Barcelona
How to get from Caen to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Caen to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:40 PM 20h55 Caen, Gare Routière 11:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $93 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:40 PM 20h55 Caen, Gare Routière 11:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $93 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- AF6153 · AF7365 · AF1048
10:35 AM 8h45 Caen-Carpiquet Airport 7:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $430 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- 9715+
330812:02 PM 9h30 Gare de Caen 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants $137 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:40 PM 21h20 Caen, Gare Routière 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants $93 1 One-way 1 transfer
- AF6153 · AF7365 · AF1148
10:35 AM 22h25 Caen-Carpiquet Airport 9:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport $168 1 One-way 2 transfers - AF6153 · AF7369 · AF1148
10:35 AM 22h25 Caen-Carpiquet Airport 9:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport $171 1 One-way 2 transfers - AF6153 · AF7369 · AF1648
10:35 AM 27h25 Caen-Carpiquet Airport 2:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $288 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Barcelona:
A bus is $125 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Barcelona costing on average $231.
A bus is $428 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Caen to Barcelona costing on average $535.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 24m.
Bus takes on average 18h 22m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Caen and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Caen-Carpiquet Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Caen and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Caen, Gare Routière and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Air France, ITA, Luxair, Volotea, Tunis Air to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Barcelona by bus.
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