There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Vendée by train (TGV), bus, 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 via Nantes
best- Take the train from Caen to Le MansK39
- Take the train from Le Mans to NantesTgv
- Take the train from Nantes to La Roche Sur YonTer
6h 20m€59–176Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Caen to Nantes712
- Take the train from Nantes to La Roche Sur YonTer / ...
7h 34m€23–39Drive 339 km
- Drive from Caen to Vendée339 km
4h 18m€53–77Train
- Take the train from Caen to Le MansK39
- Take the train from Le Mans to La Roche Sur YonTgv
6h 34m€50–163Bus
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-BatignollesBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes to La Roche sur YonN723
7h 36m€26–87
Caen to Vendée by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Vendée is to bus and train which costs €23 - €40 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Vendée is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Vendée. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Folie 3 via Nantes and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Vendée. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at La Chaize-le-Vicomte via Le Mans, Nantes and La Roche Sur Yon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Caen and Vendée is 438 km. The road distance is 339 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Vendée without a car is to train via Nantes which takes 6h 20m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Caen to Vendée, including transfers.
Caen to Vendée bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.
Caen to Vendée train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Vendée is to train via Nantes which takes 6h 20m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €90 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Vendée, France?
You can take a train from Caen to La Chaize-le-Vicomte via Le Mans, Nantes, and La Roche Sur Yon in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Folie 3 via Nantes, La Roche sur Yon, and Gare SNCF in around 7h 36m.
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- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
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 Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Nantes to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–13
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Le Mans to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Caen to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes to La Roche sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–75
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Vendée bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles station.
Caen to Vendée train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Vendée is 339 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Caen to Vendée.
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