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

The cheapest way to get from Rouen to Caen is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rouen to Caen is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct bus between Rouen and Caen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rouen and arriving at Caen. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Rouen and Caen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rouen Rive Droite and arriving at Caen. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Rouen to Caen?

The distance between Rouen and Caen is 161 km. The road distance is 124.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rouen to Caen without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €30 - €80.

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

The train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen takes 1h 42m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Rouen to Caen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rouen to Caen train from?

Rouen to Caen train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.

Train or bus from Rouen to Caen?

The best way to get from Rouen to Caen is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €27 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Rouen to Caen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rouen to Caen train arrive?

Rouen to Caen train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Caen station.

Can I drive from Rouen to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rouen to Caen is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Rouen to Caen.

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

Book your Rouen to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2714+ hotels available in Caen.

Can I share a ride from Rouen to Caen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rouen and Caen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Rouen to Caen by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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Rouen to Caen by train

124Weekly Trains

1h 42mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.5 km
Duration: 1h 42m

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

Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie) operates a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen every 3 hours, and the journey takes 1h 42m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rouen to Caen twice daily. Tickets cost €9–27 and the journey takes 1h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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