How to travel from Rouen to Caen

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Compare train and bus for Rouen to Caen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rouen to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €8.

Distance: 68 miles (110 km)

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€24

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€19

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Cheapest

2h 11m

Average total duration

1h 41m

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30m

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2h 8m

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1h 38m

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from Rouen to Caen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:45AM3h10
Rouen, Avenue Champlain
12:55PMCaen, Gare Routière
$161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
02:00PM1h45
Rouen, Avenue Champlain
03:45PMCaen, Gare Routière
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TER852052
07:09AM1h39
Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite
08:48AMGare de Caen
$471One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TER852054
10:04AM1h43
Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite
11:47AMGare de Caen
$471One-way
0 transfers
TER852076
08:15AM1h42
Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite
09:57AMGare de Caen
$471One-way
0 transfers
TER852058
12:11PM1h43
Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite
01:54PMGare de Caen
$471One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rouen 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 Rouen to Caen.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Rouen and Caen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Rouen to Caen is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A bus is $0.11 (€0.09) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rouen to Caen costing on average $10 (€8).

The fastest way to travel from Rouen to Caen is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Caen take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 39m.

The distance from Rouen to Caen is approximately 68 miles (110 km).
The average frequency per day from Rouen to Caen is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rouen to Caen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite and arrive in Gare de Caen.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rouen, Avenue Champlain and arrive in Caen, Pl. de la Gare.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rouen to Caen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER, SNCF to go to Caen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Astuce to go to Caen by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rouen to Caen with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with SNCF TER, SNCF.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Rouen 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.

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