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 4h 40m and costs €70 - €250.

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 Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

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 Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Caen?

The distance between Bordeaux and Caen is 780 km. The road distance is 573.3 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 4h 40m and costs €70 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 4h 40m and costs €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €120 and takes 9h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €320 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Caen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bordeaux to Caen train arrive?

Bordeaux to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Caen is 573 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m 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 540+ 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, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 8 ways to get from Bordeaux to Caen by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, rideshare, 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 Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+ / ...
4h 40m
€70–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to NantesFlixBus N711 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Caen - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
9h 20m
€33–119
Drive 573.3 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Caen573.3 km
5h 40m
€90–129
Fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)BOD - CFR
6h 14m
€134–314
Train via Tours
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to CaenK39
5h 51m
€68–295
Train via Argentan
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Argentan
3. Take the train from Argentan to CaenK39
6h 14m
€74–283
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Bordeaux to Caen573.5 km
7h 10m
€39
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BOD - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
6h
€126–325

Bordeaux to Caen by train and subway

177Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 779.6 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Caen via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Caen - Bus Station via Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles in around 9h 20m.

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