There are 3 ways to get from Manche to Caen by 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.
Line 305 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gare to Gare Sncfbus 305
- Take the train from Lison to Caentrain Ter / ...
2h 18m€15–24Line 305 bus, train via St Lo
- Take the bus from Gare to Gare Sncfbus 305
- Take the train from St Lo to Caentrain Ter
2h 24m€17–28Drive 83.9 km
- Drive from Manche to Caencar 83.9 km
1h 11m€16–24
Manche to Caen by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manche to Caen is to line 305 bus and train which costs €15 - €25 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Manche to Caen is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €16 - €24.
The distance between Manche and Caen is 95 km. The road distance is 83.9 km.
The best way to get from Manche to Caen without a car is to line 305 bus and train which takes 2h 18m and costs €15 - €25.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Manche to Caen, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Manche to Caen is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Manche to Caen.
There are 2754+ hotels available in Caen.
What companies run services between Manche, France and Caen, France?
There is no direct connection from Manche to Caen. However, you can take the line 305 bus to Gare Sncf, walk to Lison, then take the train to Caen. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare to Caen via Gare Sncf and St Lo in around 2h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lison to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Lo to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Gare to Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie)
Bus from Gare to Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie)
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