There are 8 ways to get from Caen to Lyon by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train (TGV), 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+ / ...
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
4h 51m€97–247Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Lyon687.6 km
8h 5m€43Bus
- Take the bus from Caen to Parisbus 1774 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris to Lyonbus N410 / ...
9h 15m€46–95Drive 687.1 km
- Drive from Caen to Lyoncar 687.1 km
6h 26m€106–152Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport
- Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CFR - LYS
3h 20m€136–386Train
- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 46m€127–278Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Caen to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1774 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus 709 / ...
10h 44m€47–84Train 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
5h 36m€157–362
Caen to Lyon by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €43 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs €130 - €390.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Lyon via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
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 51m.
The distance between Caen and Lyon is 675 km. The road distance is 687.1 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 51m and costs €95 - €250.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Caen to Lyon, including transfers.
Caen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.
Caen to Lyon train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 4h 51m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 9h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €390 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Lyon Perrache via Paris Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Lyon via Paris in around 9h 15m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–480
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@normandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- 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 Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- 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
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–220
- 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 Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Le Mans to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €130–210
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Caen to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Caen to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Caen to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Paris to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Caen to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €43
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Caen to Lyon train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Lyon is 687 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Caen to Lyon.
Book your Caen to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Caen to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3903+ hotels available in 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.