How to travel from Paris to Caen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Caen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 124 miles (201 km)

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$43

Average price

$21

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3h 5m

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2h 35m

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3h 23m

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2h 53m

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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from Paris to Caen

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

Our recommendation

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51495
    9:30 AM2h55
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    12:25 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51495
    9:30 AM2h55
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    12:25 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873345
    3:58 PM1h55
    Paris Gare Saint-Lazare
    5:53 PMGare de Caen
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873349
    5:28 PM2h11
    Paris Gare Saint-Lazare
    7:39 PMGare de Caen
    $581One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873323
    6:59 PM1h55
    Paris Gare Saint-Lazare
    8:54 PMGare de Caen
    $581One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873383+TER852062
    4:28 PM2h18
    Paris Gare Saint-Lazare
    6:46 PMGare de Caen
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:15 AM2h45
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    12:00 PMCaen, Gare Routière
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50655
    10:30 AM3h00
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    1:30 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51646
    7:30 AM3h00
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    10:30 AMCaen, Pl. de la Gare
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7370+Air France HopAF6156
    8:15 PM21h20
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    5:35 PMCaen-Carpiquet Airport
    $6721One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7362+Air France HopAF6156
    8:25 AM9h15
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    5:40 PMCaen-Carpiquet Airport
    $7661One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7368+Air France HopAF6156
    4:40 PM24h55
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    5:35 PMCaen-Carpiquet Airport
    $9371One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Paris to Caen

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Caen, 64,64% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Paris to Caen and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Caen.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Caen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Caen is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Caen costing on average $24 (€19).

A bus is $234 (€187) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Caen costing on average $245 (€196).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Caen is by train with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Caen take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

Flight takes on average 4h 15m.

The distance from Paris to Caen is approximately 124 miles (201 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Caen is:
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Caen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Caen-Carpiquet Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare and arrive in Gare de Caen.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne) and arrive in Caen, Gare Routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Caen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, Bus RATP to go to Caen by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, TER BreizhGo, SNCF to go to Caen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Caen with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 9 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Caen often also extend their vacation to go to Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Ajaccio, Bastia. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Caen and these popular destinations at a great price.
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