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Compare train and bus for Caen to Le Havre
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Caen to Le Havre among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Le Havre:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Le Havre costing on average $43 (€34).
Other travel options to Le Havre take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Caen to Le Havre
How to get from Caen to Le Havre by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Caen to Le Havre is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
50650 · 877017:50 AM6h20Caen, Pl. de la Gare2:10 PMLe Havre, Gare routière$171One-way1 transfer
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50650 · 877017:50 AM6h20Caen, Pl. de la Gare2:10 PMLe Havre, Gare routière$171One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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31317:16 PM2h30Gare de Caen9:46 PMGare du Havre$221One-way1 transfer
Other options
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31015:54 AM2h51Gare de Caen8:45 AMGare du Havre$221One-way1 transfer
852038+
31317:16 PM2h30Gare de Caen9:46 PMGare du Havre$511One-way1 transfer
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311312:09 PM2h39Gare de Caen2:48 PMGare du Havre$511One-way1 transfer
50644 · 677034:20 PM6h45Caen, Pl. de la Gare11:05 PMLe Havre, Gare routière$171One-way1 transfer
50284 · 771110:30 AM8h50Caen, Pl. de la Gare7:20 PMLe Havre, Gare routière$281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Le Havre:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Le Havre costing on average $43 (€34).
Other travel options to Le Havre take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 32m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Caen and Le Havre as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Caen and arrive in Gare du Havre.
- Buses mostly depart from Caen, Pl. de la Gare and arrive in Le Havre, Gare routière.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Le Havre by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar, Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie) to go to Le Havre by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie).
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