There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Nancy by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, train, 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 Paris St Lazaretrain 3304 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Est to Nancytrain Tgv
4h 17m€98–171Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Louvigny to Nancy543.6 km
7h 5m€3Bus
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherinebus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 49m€41–71Fly, train
- Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane CFR - SXB
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Nancytrain
7h 31m€208–419Drive 538.1 km
- Drive from Caen to Nancycar 538.1 km
6h 10m€85–123
Caen to Nancy by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Nancy is to rideshare which costs €3 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Nancy is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €95 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Nancy. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine via Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Nancy. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Nancy via Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Caen and Nancy is 569 km. The road distance is 538.1 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Nancy without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €95 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Caen to Nancy, including transfers.
Caen to Nancy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.
Caen to Nancy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Nancy is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €95 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Nancy, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Nancy via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Est in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine via Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 9h 49m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Strasbourg International Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–330
Flights from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Strasbourg International Airport via Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €170–330
Flights from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Strasbourg International Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–330
Flights from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Strasbourg International Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €170–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Est to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Louvigny to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Nancy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal station.
Caen to Nancy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Nancy is 538 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Caen to Nancy.
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There are 892+ hotels available in Nancy.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Nancy. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.