There are 8 ways to get from Caen to Bordeaux by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Caen to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain K39
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
5h 43m€66–246Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Caen to Nantesbus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to Bordeauxbus N701 / ...
9h 35m€24–71Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Caen to Bordeaux554.8 km
7h 10m€39Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport
- Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CFR - BOD
6h 57m€103–283Train via Paris
- Take the train from Caen to Argentantrain K39
- Take the train from Argentan to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
5h 43m€74–253Bus via Nantes
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 40m€38–59Drive 555 km
- Drive from Caen to Bordeauxcar 555 km
6h 6m€84–121Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
5h 35m€117–273
Caen to Bordeaux by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Bordeaux is to bus which costs €24 - €75 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Bordeaux is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs €110 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Bordeaux via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Caen and Bordeaux is 592 km. The road distance is 555 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €65 - €250.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Caen to Bordeaux, including transfers.
Caen to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.
Caen to Bordeaux train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Bordeaux is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €65 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €75 and takes 9h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €290 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Bordeaux, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Bordeaux St Jean via St Pierre Des Corps in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Bordeaux via Nantes in around 9h 35m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €90–270
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–250
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €90–270
Flights from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–270
Flights from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–270
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–270
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Argentan
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Argentan to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Caen to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Caen to Argentan
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Argentan to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–150
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Caen to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Caen to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €39
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Caen to Bordeaux train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Bordeaux is 555 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Caen to Bordeaux.
Book your Caen to Bordeaux train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Caen to Bordeaux bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Bordeaux. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















