How to travel from Dijon to Caen

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dijon to Caen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dijon to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, while a flight costs an average of €510.

Distance: 278 miles (449 km)

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4h 21m

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Compare ways to travel from Dijon to Caen

Compare the available ways to get from Dijon to Caen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Dijon to Caen is a bus with an average price of €49.

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

A bus is €76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dijon to Caen costing on average €125.

A bus is €462 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dijon to Caen costing on average €510.

The fastest way to travel from Dijon to Caen is by train with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Caen take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 45m.

Bus takes on average 8h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dijon and Caen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dijon to Caen among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 55m faster (4h 21m by train vs 5h 16m by car) and roughly €14 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€125 vs €138). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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

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

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FAQs: Travel from Dijon to Caen

Travel to Caen 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 Dijon to Caen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dijon and Caen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dijon to Caen is a bus with an average price of €49.

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

A bus is €76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dijon to Caen costing on average €125.

A bus is €462 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dijon to Caen costing on average €510.

The fastest way to travel from Dijon to Caen is by train with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Caen take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 45m.

Bus takes on average 8h 2m.

The distance from Dijon to Caen is approximately 278 miles (449 km).
The average frequency per day from Dijon to Caen is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dijon to Caen:
  • Buses mostly depart from Dijon, Gare Routière and arrive in Caen, Gare Routière.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dijon station and arrive in Gare de Caen.
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Caen-Carpiquet Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dijon to Caen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Caen by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Caen by train.
  • Travel with Air France to go to Caen by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Dijon to Caen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Ajaccio. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Caen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Caen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Caen is typically sufficient to explore its key attractions, including the Normandy Museum, the Caen Castle, and the famous Memorial de Caen.

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