What is the cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Caen?

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Caen is to rideshare which costs €39 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Caen?

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Caen is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €65 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Caen. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Caen via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Caen?

The distance between Bordeaux and Caen is 592 km. The road distance is 555.2 km.

How do I travel from Bordeaux to Caen without a car?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Caen without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €65 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Bordeaux to Caen?

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Bordeaux to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Caen bus from?

Bordeaux to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Caen train from?

Bordeaux to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train, bus or fly from Bordeaux to Caen?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Caen is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €65 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Rennes, which costs €26 - €90 and takes 9h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €290 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Caen bus arrive?

Bordeaux to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rennes station.

Where does the Bordeaux to Caen train arrive?

Bordeaux to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Caen is 555 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Bordeaux to Caen.

How do I get a train ticket from Bordeaux to Caen?

Book your Bordeaux to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bordeaux to Caen?

Book your Bordeaux to Caen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 1144+ hotels available in Caen.

Can I share a ride from Bordeaux to Caen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bordeaux and Caen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bordeaux to Caen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bordeaux to Caen by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Caentrain K39
5h 51m
€69–279
Bus via Rennes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Rennesbus N701 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 35m
€26–90
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Bordeaux to Caenrideshare 555.5 km
7h 10m
€39
Fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane BOD - CFR
6h 27m
€104–284
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Argentantrain
3. Take the train from Argentan to Caentrain K39
6h 3m
€72–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 20m
€38–70
Drive 555.2 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Caencar 555.2 km
6h 5m
€84–121
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BOD - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
5h 54m
€117–290

Bordeaux to Caen by train

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5h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 592.1 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Caen via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Caen - Bus Station via Rennes and Rennes - Bus Station in around 9h 35m.

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