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Compare train, bus, and flight for Clermont-Ferrand to Caen
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Clermont-Ferrand to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, while a flight costs an average of $666.
Distance: 285 miles (459 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$666 Average price | $131 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration 10h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Clermont-Ferrand to Caen:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clermont-Ferrand to Caen costing on average $131.
A bus is $580 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Caen costing on average $666.
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 10h 33m.
Tickets start at around $131 compared to roughly $183 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $53. The journey takes 5h 54m versus 5h 22m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Clermont-Ferrand to Caen
How to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Caen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Caen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:15 AM15h05Clermont-Ferrand6:20 PMCaen$461One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:15 AM15h05Clermont-Ferrand6:20 PMCaen$461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:30 PM11h55Clermont-Ferrand11:25 AMCaen$661One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:15 AM12h10Clermont-Ferrand6:25 PMCaen$591One-way0 transfers
- 12:25 AM13h25Clermont-Ferrand1:50 PMCaen$621One-way0 transfers
9:05 PM14h00Clermont-Ferrand11:05 AMCaen$761One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Clermont-Ferrand to Caen:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clermont-Ferrand to Caen costing on average $131.
A bus is $580 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Caen costing on average $666.
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 10h 33m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Clermont-Ferrand and Caen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Clermont-Ferrand station and arrive in Gare de Caen.
- Buses mostly depart from Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) and arrive in Caen, Gare Routière.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Caen-Carpiquet Airport.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Caen by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Caen by train.
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