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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €23.

Distance: 124 miles (201 km)

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€39

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€31

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2h 39m

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2h 9m

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3h 35m

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from Paris to Caen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM2h45
Paris, Porte Maillot
12:00PMCaen, Gare Routière
$211One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM2h45
Paris, Porte Maillot
12:00PMCaen, Gare Routière
$211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SNCF TER3311
10:59AM1h54
Paris Gare Saint-Lazare
12:53PMGare de Caen
$661One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF TER3337
09:59AM1h57
Paris Gare Saint-Lazare
11:56AMGare de Caen
$401One-way
0 transfers
SNCF TER3339
11:59AM2h06
Paris Gare Saint-Lazare
02:05PMGare de Caen
$521One-way
0 transfers
SNCF TER3309
08:59AM1h54
Paris Gare Saint-Lazare
10:53AMGare de Caen
$661One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM2h45
Paris, Porte Maillot
12:35PMCaen, Gare Routière
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM3h35
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
12:35PMCaen, Gare Routière
$301One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus52643
12:10PM3h05
Paris, Porte Maillot
03:15PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare
$241One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceAF7360+Air France HopAF6156
09:35AM7h55
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
05:30PMCaen-Carpiquet Airport
$2981One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF7362+Air France HopAF6156
08:40AM8h50
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
05:30PMCaen-Carpiquet Airport
$3001One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF7366+Air France HopAF6156
01:15PM4h15
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
05:30PMCaen-Carpiquet Airport
$3601One-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 2 ways to get from Paris to Caen: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Caen is a bus with an average price of $10 (€9).

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

A bus is $5 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Caen costing on average $15 (€14).

The quickest way to travel between Paris and Caen is by train, which takes on average 1 h 54 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 2 h 40 min.

The distance from Paris to Caen is approximately 124 miles (200 km).

The average frequency per day from Paris to Caen is:

  • 13 buses a day.
  • 15 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Caen:

  • Buses mostly leave from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and tend to arrive in Caen, Gare Routière.
  • Trains most often depart from Paris at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare and arrive in Caen at Gare de Caen.

The following travel companies offer services from Paris to Caen:

  • BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar or Bus RATP can take you to Caen by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Paris to Caen for $10 (€9).
  • Travel with SNCF TER, SNCF (3) or TER BreizhGo to go to Caen by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find SNCF TER Paris to Caen tickets on Omio for $15 (€14).

Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Caen with the following travel companies:

  • Direct bus available with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus 13 direct buses per day.
  • Direct train available with SNCF TER or SNCF (3) 13 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Caen as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Paris to Caen.

Many of our customers traveling from Paris to Caen don't make Caen their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Caen are Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse or Le Mont St Michel, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Caen to any of these top destinations today!
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