There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Paris by train, bus, car, 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
best- Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K21+ / ...
1h 59m€35–85Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Paris233.5 km
2h 58m€15Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Caen to Parisbus 1774 / ...
2h 56m€19–34Drive 233.2 km
- Drive from Caen to Pariscar 233.2 km
2h 21m€36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Caen to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1673 / ...
3h 25m€16–28
Caen to Paris by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Paris is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Paris is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs €35 - €85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Caen and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Caen and arriving at Paris Saint-Lazare. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Caen and Paris is 238 km. The road distance is 233.2 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Paris without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs €35 - €85.
The train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare takes 1h 59m including transfers and departs hourly.
Caen to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.
Caen to Paris train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Paris is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Paris, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare hourly. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Caen to Paris 4 times a day. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 2h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day.
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
- 1h 59m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Caen to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- 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
- €16–28
- 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
- €16–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Caen to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Caen to Paris train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Paris is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Caen to Paris.
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Book your Caen to Paris bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Paris. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















