There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Caen by train (TGV), train, 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris NordTgv
- Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
5h 42m€79–158Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Calais to Caen338.4 km
4h 10m€21Train, bus
- Take the train from Calais Ville to AmiensTer
- Take the bus from Amiens to Caen712
6h 22m€43–99Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to AmiensTer
- Take the train from Amiens to Rouen Rive DroiteP45 / ...
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to CaenP10
6h 38m€76–179Bus
- Take the bus from Calais to Paris700 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
8h 5m€38–68Drive 336.4 km
- Drive from Calais to Caen336.4 km
3h 11m€52–75
Calais to Caen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Caen is to rideshare which costs €21 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Caen is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Caen. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Caen via Lille Flandres, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Calais and Caen is 568 km. The road distance is 336.4 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Caen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 42m and costs €75 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Calais to Caen, including transfers.
Calais to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Caen is to train via Paris which takes 5h 42m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Caen, France?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Caen via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Caen - Bus Station via Paris and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 8h 5m.
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 Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- 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
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–85
Train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Calais Ville to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–60
Train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–40
- 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 Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Amiens to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Calais to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Calais to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Calais to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Caen is 336 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Calais to Caen.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Calais and Caen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.