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Compare train, bus, and flight for Caen to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Caen to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a flight costs an average of $500.
Distance: 300 miles (483 km)
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$71 Average price Cheapest | $150 Average price | $500 Average price | $183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 34m Average total duration 10h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Caen to Bordeaux
Compare the available ways to get from Caen to Bordeaux, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Bordeaux:
A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Bordeaux costing on average $150.
A bus is $430 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Caen to Bordeaux costing on average $500.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 13m.
Bus takes on average 10h 34m.
Tickets start at around $71 compared to roughly $183 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $113. The journey takes 10h 4m versus 6h 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 Bordeaux
How to get from Caen to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Caen to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:50 PM 10h30 Caen, Gare Routière 2:20 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:50 PM 10h30 Caen, Gare Routière 2:20 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- AF6153 · AF6134
10:35 AM 3h05 Caen-Carpiquet Airport 1:40 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport $538 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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F41+ (866202)5:59 PM 12h29 Gare de Caen 6:28 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean $93 1 One-way 2 transfers- 12255+3304
8:00 AM 5h14 Gare de Caen 1:14 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean $111 1 One-way 1 transfer - 8413+3306
10:05 AM 4h57 Gare de Caen 3:02 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean $117 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:40 PM 11h30 Caen, Gare Routière 2:10 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
- AF6157 · AF6132
6:25 PM 15h15 Caen-Carpiquet Airport 9:40 AM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport $529 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF6157 · AF6138
6:25 PM 3h10 Caen-Carpiquet Airport 9:35 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport $538 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF6153 · AF6138
10:35 AM 11h00 Caen-Carpiquet Airport 9:35 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport $540 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Bordeaux:
A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Bordeaux costing on average $150.
A bus is $430 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Caen to Bordeaux costing on average $500.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 13m.
Bus takes on average 10h 34m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Caen and Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Caen and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
- Buses mostly depart from Caen, Gare Routière and arrive in Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER to go to Bordeaux by train.
- Travel with Air France to go to Bordeaux by flight.
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