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

The cheapest way to get from Orsay to Caen is to bus which costs €13 - €70 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orsay to Caen is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Orsay and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Orsay to Caen. However, there are services departing from Gare du Guichet and arriving at Caen via Vélizy 2 and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Orsay to Caen?

The distance between Orsay and Caen is 266 km. The road distance is 242 km.

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

The best way to get from Orsay to Caen without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €30 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Orsay to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orsay to Caen bus from?

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

Train or bus from Orsay to Caen?

The best way to get from Orsay to Caen is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €70 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Orsay to Caen bus arrive?

Orsay to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Caen station.

Can I drive from Orsay to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Orsay to Caen is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Orsay to Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2687+ hotels available in Caen.

Orsay to Caen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Orsay to Caen by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+ / ...
3h 22m
€31–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Caen1774 / ...
4h 26m
€13–68
Drive 242 km
1. Drive from Orsay to Caen242 km
2h 21m
€38–54
Bus via Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5
1. Take the bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5 to Caen - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
5h 23m
€32–76

Orsay to Caen by train and bus

220Weekly Services

3h 22mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 266 km
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Orsay, Île-de-France, France and Caen, France?

Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie) operates a train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen hourly, and the journey takes 1h 57m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Caen once daily. Tickets cost €11–65 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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