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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 $130 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $130, while a train costs an average of $280.
Distance: 552 miles (889 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$130 Average price Cheapest | $280 Average price | $326 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 20m Average total duration 17h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration Fastest 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Barcelona:
A bus is $147 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Barcelona costing on average $278.
A bus is $245 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Caen to Barcelona costing on average $375.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 20m.
Flight takes on average 22h 21m.
Tickets start at around $130 compared to roughly $326 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $196. The journey takes 17h 50m 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.
50644 · 831334:20 PM20h10Caen, Pl. de la Gare12:30 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$561One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 50644 · 831334:20 PM20h10Caen, Pl. de la Gare12:30 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 9715+
330812:02 PM9h30Gare de Caen9:32 PMBarcelona Sants$1951One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 9715+
330812:02 PM9h30Gare de Caen9:32 PMBarcelona Sants$2101One-way1 transfer
- 50656 · 31332:20 PM21h10Caen, Pl. de la Gare11:30 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$561One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 PM18h25Caen, Gare Routière9:05 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$751One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 PM19h05Caen, Gare Routière9:45 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$751One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Barcelona:
A bus is $149 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Barcelona costing on average $280.
A bus is $391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Caen to Barcelona costing on average $522.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 27m.
Bus takes on average 18h 20m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 10 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF Bus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie) to go to Barcelona by train.
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