There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Nancy by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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 20m€99–172Rideshare
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 51m€41–72Drive 538.1 km
- Drive from Caen to Nancycar 538.1 km
6h 10m€86–124
Caen to Nancy by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 20m 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 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Nancy. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Nancy via Chaussée d'Antin - La Fayette and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Caen and Nancy is 568 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 20m and costs €95 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 20m 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 20m and costs €95 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 51m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Nancy, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Nancy via Paris St Lazare, Chaussée d'Antin - La Fayette, Gare de l'Est, and Paris Est in around 4h 20m. 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 51m.
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 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Est to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- TGV inOui
- 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
- €16–28
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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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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.