How to travel from Caen to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Caen and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Caen to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €54.

This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Lyon:

A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Lyon costing on average €108.

A bus is €344 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Caen to Lyon costing on average €397.

The fastest way to travel from Caen to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 40m.

Bus takes on average 9h 40m.

The distance from Caen to Lyon is approximately 339 miles (547 km).

The average frequency per day from Caen to Lyon is:

• Around 9 trains per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.
• Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Caen and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Caen to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Caen-Carpiquet Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Gare de Caen and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Caen, Gare Routière and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Caen to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Air France to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TER, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Caen to Lyon:

• 1 direct flights per day with Air France.

Omio customers who travel from Caen to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.