How to travel from Orléans to Caen

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Compare bus and train for Orléans to Caen

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Orléans to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. 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 $34, while a train costs an average of $69.

Distance: 136 miles (219 km)

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$34

Average price

Cheapest

$69

Average price

5h 26m

Average total duration

4h 56m

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30m

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4h 20m

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3h 50m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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from Orléans to Caen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3158 · 5279
    10:00 AM6h45
    Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou
    4:45 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare
    $201One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3158 · 5279
    10:00 AM6h45
    Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou
    4:45 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare
    $201One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187860514+SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873339
    10:11 AM3h51
    Les Aubrais
    2:02 PMGare de Caen
    $831One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187860524+SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873323
    5:10 PM3h55
    Les Aubrais
    9:05 PMGare de Caen
    $811One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187860510+SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873311
    8:51 AM4h01
    Les Aubrais
    12:52 PMGare de Caen
    $811One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187860516+SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873341
    11:41 AM4h20
    Les Aubrais
    4:01 PMGare de Caen
    $811One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus53906 · 51651
    12:00 PM9h05
    Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou
    9:05 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare
    $231One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:45 AM7h50
    Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération
    3:35 PMCaen, Gare Routière
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:45 AM8h55
    Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération
    1:40 PMCaen, Gare Routière
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Orléans 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 Orléans to Caen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Orléans and Caen including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Orléans to Caen is a bus with an average price of $34.

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

A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orléans to Caen costing on average $69.

The fastest way to travel from Orléans to Caen is by train with an average journey time of 4h 20m.

Other travel options to Caen take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 26m.

The distance from Orléans to Caen is approximately 136 miles (219 km).
The average frequency per day from Orléans to Caen is:
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Orléans to Caen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Gare d'Orléans and arrive in Gare de Caen.
  • Buses mostly depart from Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération and arrive in Caen, Gare Routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Orléans to Caen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Caen by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER to go to Caen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Orléans to Caen:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Orléans to Caen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, 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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