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Compare train and bus for Le Havre to Caen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Le Havre to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | 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.
Compare ways to travel from Le Havre to Caen
Compare the available ways to get from Le Havre to Caen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Le Havre to Caen:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Le Havre to Caen costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8. The journey takes 3h 1m versus 1h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Le Havre to Caen
How to get from Le Havre to Caen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Le Havre to Caen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 57704 · 50651
3:20 PM 5h45 Le Havre, Gare routière 9:05 PM Caen, Pl. de la Gare $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 57704 · 50651
3:20 PM 5h45 Le Havre, Gare routière 9:05 PM Caen, Pl. de la Gare $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- 850412 · 852064
4:11 PM 2h35 Gare du Havre 6:46 PM Gare de Caen $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 850408 · 852092
12:32 PM 3h08 Gare du Havre 3:40 PM Gare de Caen $50 1 One-way 1 transfer - 850410 · 852082
2:32 PM 3h08 Gare du Havre 5:40 PM Gare de Caen $50 1 One-way 1 transfer - 850404 · 852058
10:27 AM 3h27 Gare du Havre 1:54 PM Gare de Caen $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Le Havre to Caen:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Le Havre to Caen costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Le Havre and Caen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare du Havre and arrive in Gare de Caen.
- Buses mostly depart from Le Havre, Gare routière and arrive in Caen, Pl. de la Gare.
- Travel with TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Caen by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Caen by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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