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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €43 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs €160 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Lyon via Paris - Orly Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Saint-Lazare and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Caen to Lyon?

The distance between Caen and Lyon is 675 km. The road distance is 687.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 27m and costs €90 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Caen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Caen to Lyon train from?

Caen to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.

Train, bus or fly from Caen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Caen to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 4h 27m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €370 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Caen to Lyon bus arrive?

Caen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris - Orly Airport station.

Where does the Caen to Lyon train arrive?

Caen to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Lyon is 687 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Caen to Lyon.

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

Book your Caen to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4035+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Caen to Lyon?

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

Caen to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 9 ways to get from Caen to Lyon by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train (TGV), train, or rideshare

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

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain 3312 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
4h 27m
€93–233
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Caen to Lyonrideshare 687.6 km
8h 5m
€43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris - Orly Airportbus 1752
2. Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Lyonbus N734
9h 45m
€49–86
Drive 687.1 km
1. Drive from Caen to Lyoncar 687.1 km
6h 24m
€108–156
Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CFR - LYS
3h 27m
€168–369
Train
1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 40m
€168–275
Train #2
1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Lyon Part Dieutrain 081A / ...
5h 46m
€128–265
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
5h 40m
€169–399
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Caen to Pontchailloutrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane RNS - LYS
6h 56m
€206–451

Caen to Lyon by train and subway

333Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 675.4 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Lyon Perrache via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Lyon via Paris - Orly Airport in around 9h 45m.

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