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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Caen is to bus which costs €50 - €140 and takes 17h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Caen is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs €75 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Caen. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Caen via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Caen. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Caen via Gare de Lyon and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Nice to Caen?

The distance between Nice and Caen is 866 km. The road distance is 1103.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Caen without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs €95 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Nice to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Caen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nice to Caen train from?

Nice to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from Nice to Caen?

The best way to get from Nice to Caen is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs €75 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €250 and takes 8h 22m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 17h 40m.

Where does the Nice to Caen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nice to Caen train arrive?

Nice to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Nice to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Caen is 1104 km. It takes approximately 11h 54m to drive from Nice to Caen.

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

Book your Nice to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2633+ hotels available in Caen.

Nice to Caen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Nice to Caen by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane NCE - CFR
3h 55m
€76–316
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N1789
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Caenbus 1774 / ...
17h 40m
€51–139
Train
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+ / ...
8h 22m
€95–243
Drive 1,103.7 km
1. Drive from Nice to Caencar 1,103.7 km
11h 54m
€170–246
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane NCE - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
6h 4m
€82–242
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NCE - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
6h 11m
€97–252
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane LYS - CFR
6h 46m
€248–571
Bus via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 20m
€54–156

Nice to Caen by train and subway

38Weekly Services

8h 22mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 865.5 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

Volotea and Air France fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice Ville to Caen via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 8h 22m.

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