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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Paris is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Paris is to train which takes 2h and costs €40 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Paris?

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.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Paris?

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 2h.

How far is it from Caen to Paris?

The distance between Caen and Paris is 238 km. The road distance is 233.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Paris without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs €40 - €90.

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

The train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare takes 2h including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Caen to Paris bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Caen to Paris train from?

Caen to Paris train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Paris?

The best way to get from Caen to Paris is to train which takes 2h and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus via La Défense, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Caen to Paris bus arrive?

Caen to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Caen to Paris train arrive?

Caen to Paris train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Paris is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Caen to Paris.

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

Book your Caen to Paris train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Paris?

There are 22946+ hotels available in Paris.

Can I share a ride from Caen to Paris?

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.

Caen to Paris - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 6 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
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K21+ / ...
2h
€40–90
Bus via La Défense
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 1m
€15–33
Drive 233.2 km
1. Drive from Caen to Pariscar 233.2 km
2h 21m
€36–52
Train via Évreux
1. Take the train from Caen to Évreux Normandietrain K21+ / ...
2. Take the train from Évreux Normandie to Gare Saint-Lazaretrain Ter
2h 44m
€40–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 772 / ...
3h 25m
€15–35
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Caen to Parisrideshare 233.5 km
2h 58m
€15

Caen to Paris by train

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Distance: 238.2 km
Duration: 2h

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

Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie) operates a train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare hourly, and the journey takes 2h. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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