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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Calais to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $112 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $112, while a flight costs an average of $481.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$112 Average price Cheapest | $481 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Calais to Caen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Calais to Caen:
A train is $370 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Calais to Caen costing on average $481.
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 49m.
Tickets start at around $112 compared to roughly $102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$10. The journey takes 4h 26m versus 3h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Calais to Caen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Calais to Caen is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:25 AM 31h10 Calais 4:35 PM Caen $419 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:25 AM 31h10 Calais 4:35 PM Caen $419 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:05 AM 26h40 Calais 7:45 AM Caen $496 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Calais to Caen:
A train is $370 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Calais to Caen costing on average $481.
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 49m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Calais and Caen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Norwich International Airport and arrive in Caen-Carpiquet Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Calais Ville and arrive in Gare de Caen.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Caen by train.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper to go to Caen by flight.
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