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Compare bus, train, and flight for Montpellier to Caen
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a train costs an average of $157.
Distance: 434 miles (700 km)
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$109 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price | $262 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 13m Average total duration 13h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Caen:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Caen costing on average $142 (€117).
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Caen costing on average $195 (€160).
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Bus takes on average 14h 29m.
You'll arrive about 7h 8m sooner (1h 40m by flight vs 8h 48m by car) and save roughly $119 (€98) compared to fuel and tolls ($142 (€117) vs $262 (€214)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Montpellier to Caen
How to get from Montpellier to Caen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Caen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3158 · 52792:10 AM14h35Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière4:45 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare$381One-way1 transfer
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3158 · 52792:10 AM14h35Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière4:45 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
3158 · 52792:10 AM14h35Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière4:45 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare$381One-way1 transfer
Other options
50618 · 506559:00 PM16h30Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1:30 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare$381One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 AM16h25Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière7:15 PMCaen, Gare Routière$711One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 PM17h50Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1:20 PMCaen, Gare Routière$751One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Caen:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Caen costing on average $142 (€117).
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Caen costing on average $195 (€160).
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Bus takes on average 14h 29m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Caen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Sud-de-France and arrive in Gare de Caen.
- Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in Caen-Carpiquet Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Caen, Gare Routière.
- Travel with Volotea to go to Caen by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Caen by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Caen by train.
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