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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nantes to Caen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr133 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr133, while a train costs an average of kr432.
Distance: 146 miles (236 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr133 Average price Cheapest | kr432 Average price | kr379 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Caen:
A bus is kr299 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Caen costing on average kr432.
A bus is kr3039 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Caen costing on average kr3172.
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
Flight takes on average 9h 29m.
Tickets start at around kr133 compared to roughly kr379 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr246. The journey takes 3h 52m versus 3h 12m 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 Nantes to Caen
How to get from Nantes to Caen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nantes to Caen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus8:30 AM4h50Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes1:20 PMCaen, Gare Routièrekr1871One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:30 AM4h50Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes1:20 PMCaen, Gare Routièrekr1871One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AF6145 · AF61562:20 PM3h20Nantes Atlantique Airport5:40 PMCaen-Carpiquet Airportkr30981One-way1 transfer
Other options
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8536255:04 PM4h11Nantes station9:15 PMGare de Caenkr4701One-way1 transfer- 12476+857426 · 165866:04 PM3h56Nantes station10:00 PMGare de Caenkr4941One-way2 transfers
- 8880+165844:04 PM3h30Nantes station7:34 PMGare de Caenkr5771One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus12:40 PM4h05Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes4:45 PMCaen, Gare Routièrekr3261One-way0 transfers
88082 · 5065110:15 AM10h50Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes9:05 PMCaen, Pl. de la Garekr5341One-way1 transfer
- AF6147 · AF61526:15 PM15h30Nantes Atlantique Airport9:45 AMCaen-Carpiquet Airportkr46071One-way1 transfer
- AF6145 · AF61522:20 PM19h25Nantes Atlantique Airport9:45 AMCaen-Carpiquet Airportkr46071One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Caen:
A bus is kr299 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Caen costing on average kr432.
A bus is kr3039 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Caen costing on average kr3172.
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
Flight takes on average 9h 29m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes and Caen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport and arrive in Caen-Carpiquet Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nantes station and arrive in Gare de Caen.
- Buses mostly depart from Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes and arrive in Caen, Gare Routière.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Caen by train.
- Travel with Air France to go to Caen by flight.
- Travel with Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Caen by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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