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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Caen is to bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 12h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Caen is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs €110 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Bordeaux and Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Caen. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Caen via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Pau to Caen?

The distance between Pau and Caen is 1011 km. The road distance is 750.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Caen without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €200 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Pau to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Caen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pau to Caen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Pau to Caen?

The best way to get from Pau to Caen is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €200 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 12h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €190 - €1100 and takes 11h 27m.

Where does the Pau to Caen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pau to Caen train arrive?

Pau to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Pau to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Caen is 751 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Pau to Caen.

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

Book your Pau to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 1450+ hotels available in Caen.

Pau to Caen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Pau to Caen by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+ / ...
7h 10m
€200–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Rennesbus
3. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
12h 50m
€55–118
Drive 750.5 km
1. Drive from Pau to Caencar 750.5 km
8h 4m
€115–167
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane PUF - CFR
11h 27m
€190–1,023
Train via Tours
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Caentrain K39 / ...
9h 6m
€128–296
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pau to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+ / ...
14h 1m
€103–231
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane PUF - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
6h 19m
€440–995
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane PUF - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
6h 12m
€160–639
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane TLS - CFR
6h 7m
€116–465
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIQ - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
7h 24m
€165–505
Fly Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LDE - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
7h 7m
€107–310

Pau to Caen by train and subway

29Weekly Services

7h 10mAverage Duration

€200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,011.2 km
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Caen via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Caen - Bus Station via Bordeaux, Rennes, and Rennes - Bus Station in around 12h 50m.

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