How to travel from Caen to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Caen to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Caen to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, while a flight costs an average of $637.

Distance: 339 miles (547 km)

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Driving

$637

Average price

$143

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$74

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Cheapest

$216

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 15m

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4h 41m

Average total duration

4h 11m

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30m

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9h 41m

Average total duration

9h 11m

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30m

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6h 53m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Air France

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SNCF | TGV INOUI

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The cheapest way to travel from Caen to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $74.

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

A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Lyon costing on average $143.

A bus is $564 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Caen to Lyon costing on average $637.

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 41m.

Bus takes on average 9h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Caen and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Caen to Lyon among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 38m sooner (1h 15m by flight vs 6h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $637 compared to roughly $216 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Caen to Lyon

How to get from Caen to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Caen to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50644 · 50617
    4:20 PM11h10
    Caen, Pl. de la Gare
    3:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $301One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50644 · 50617
    4:20 PM11h10
    Caen, Pl. de la Gare
    3:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $301One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF6153
    10:30 AM1h15
    Caen-Carpiquet Airport
    11:45 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $6991One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6633+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873318
    5:59 PM5h36
    Gare de Caen
    11:35 PMGare de Lyon-Perrache
    $831One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873340+SNCF | TGV INOUI6613
    9:04 AM4h52
    Gare de Caen
    1:56 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1011One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873304+SNCF | TGV INOUI6611
    8:00 AM4h56
    Gare de Caen
    12:56 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50644 · 5807
    4:20 PM12h10
    Caen, Pl. de la Gare
    4:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $311One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 AM15h05
    Caen, Gare Routière
    11:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $451One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:40 PM10h30
    Caen, Gare Routière
    1:10 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $481One-way
    1 transfer
  • VoloteaV72581+SNCF | TGV INOUI6852+ZOU!879665
    1:10 PM8h50
    Caen-Carpiquet Airport
    10:00 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1411One-way
    2 transfers
  • VoloteaV72581+TER17704
    1:10 PM7h30
    Caen-Carpiquet Airport
    8:40 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1461One-way
    1 transfer
  • VoloteaV72581+ZOU!876566+SNCF | TGV INOUI6875
    1:10 PM8h28
    Caen-Carpiquet Airport
    9:38 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1541One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Caen to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Caen to Lyon.

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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 $74.

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

A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Lyon costing on average $143.

A bus is $564 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Caen to Lyon costing on average $637.

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 41m.

Bus takes on average 9h 41m.

The distance from Caen to Lyon is approximately 339 miles (547 km).
The average frequency per day from Caen to Lyon is:
  • Around 8 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with Air France to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Lyon by train.
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.
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