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 1h 57m and costs €45 - €65.

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 St Lazare. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Caen to Paris?

The distance between Caen and Paris is 238 km. The road distance is 233.5 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 1h 57m and costs €45 - €65.

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

The train from Caen to Paris St Lazare takes 1h 57m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), 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 1h 57m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus via La Défense, which costs €14 - €40 and takes 2h 51m.

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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Paris is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m 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 23143+ 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 St Lazare3302 / ...
1h 57m
€45–65
Bus via La Défense
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris La Défense722 / ...
2h 51m
€14–36
Drive 233.5 km
1. Drive from Caen to Paris233.5 km
2h 19m
€36–52
Train via Gare Magenta
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+ / ...
2h 5m
€49–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)772 / ...
3h 25m
€14–35
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Caen to Paris233.5 km
2h 58m
€15

Caen to Paris by train

222Weekly Trains

1h 57mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 238.2 km
Duration: 1h 57m

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 St Lazare hourly. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Caen to Paris La Défense once daily. Tickets cost €13–35 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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