There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Jarnac by train (TGV), bus, or car
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- Take the train from Caen to Saint-Pierre-des-CorpsK39
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to AngoulemeTgv
6h 51m€74–175Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Caen to Paris - Orly Airport1752 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to AngoulêmeFlixBus S703
12h€42–103Drive 477.3 km
- Drive from Caen to Jarnac477.3 km
4h 51m€74–107Train via Paris
- Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+ / ...
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to AngoulemeTgv
6h 52m€75–224
Caen to Jarnac by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Jarnac is to bus which costs €40 - €110 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Jarnac is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Jarnac. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at JARNAC-JARNAC PLACE du Château via Paris - Orly Airport and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Jarnac. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Jarnac Charente via Saint-Lazare, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Caen and Jarnac is 511 km. The road distance is 477.3 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Jarnac without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €70 - €180.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Caen to Jarnac, including transfers.
Caen to Jarnac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.
Caen to Jarnac train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Jarnac is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 12h.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Jarnac, France?
You can take a train from Caen to JARNAC-JARNAC PLACE du Château via St Pierre Des Corps, Angouleme, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to JARNAC-JARNAC PLACE du Château via Paris - Orly Airport, Angoulême, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 12h.
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- 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 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- 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
- €40–100
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €40–65
- Rail 1st Class
- €65–100
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–80
Train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- 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 Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €70–110
- Rail 1st Class
- €110–160
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- 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 Paris - Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Jarnac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris - Orly Airport station.
Caen to Jarnac train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Jarnac is 477 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Caen to Jarnac.
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