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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 $95 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 $95, while a train costs an average of $170.
Distance: 434 miles (700 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$108 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price | $256 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 25m Average total duration 13h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Montpellier to Caen
Compare the available ways to get from Montpellier to Caen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Caen:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Caen costing on average $108 (€91).
A bus is $75 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Caen costing on average $170 (€142).
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Bus takes on average 14h 25m.
You'll arrive about 7h 8m sooner (1h 40m by flight vs 8h 48m by car) and save roughly $148 (€124) compared to fuel and tolls ($108 (€91) vs $256 (€215)). 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 · 852792:10 AM 14h50 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 5:00 PM Caen, Pl. de la Gare $54 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
3158 · 852792:10 AM 14h50 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 5:00 PM Caen, Pl. de la Gare $54 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
12330+
33138:50 AM 6h03 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 2:53 PM Gare de Caen $130 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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33274:50 PM 6h10 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 11:00 PM Gare de Caen $115 1 One-way 1 transfer
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331912:51 PM 6h11 Montpellier-Sud-de-France 7:02 PM Gare de Caen $116 1 One-way 1 transfer
12562 · 6614+
33419:10 AM 6h51 Montpellier-Sud-de-France 4:01 PM Gare de Caen $152 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 PM 17h50 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 1:20 PM Caen, Gare Routière $75 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 PM 17h15 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 3:35 PM Caen, Gare Routière $81 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 PM 15h30 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 1:25 PM Caen, Gare Routière $82 1 One-way 1 transfer
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506436:45 AM 8h20 Montpellier Airport 3:05 PM Caen, Pl. de la Gare $307 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Caen:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Caen costing on average $108 (€91).
A bus is $75 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Caen costing on average $170 (€142).
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Bus takes on average 14h 25m.
- Around 7 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Caen, Gare Routière.
- 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.
- Travel with Volotea to go to Caen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Caen by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Caen by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Volotea.
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