How to travel from Caen to Paris

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Caen to Paris

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Caen to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $23.

Distance: 124 miles (201 km)

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$42

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$22

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3h 16m

Average total duration

2h 46m

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3h 9m

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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from Caen to Paris

How to get from Caen to Paris by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Caen to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:45 AM2h45
    Caen, Gare Routière
    11:30 AMParis, Porte Maillot
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50656
    2:20 PM3h00
    Caen, Pl. de la Gare
    5:20 PMParis, Porte Maillot
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873312
    2:00 PM1h56
    Gare de Caen
    3:56 PMParis Gare Saint-Lazare
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873306
    10:06 AM1h58
    Gare de Caen
    12:04 PMParis Gare Saint-Lazare
    $591One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873340
    9:04 AM2h00
    Gare de Caen
    11:04 AMParis Gare Saint-Lazare
    $591One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873338
    8:23 AM2h08
    Gare de Caen
    10:31 AMParis Gare Saint-Lazare
    $591One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50284
    10:30 AM2h50
    Caen, Pl. de la Gare
    1:20 PMParis, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:45 AM4h10
    Caen, Gare Routière
    12:55 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:15 AM2h40
    Caen, Gare Routière
    9:55 AMParis, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7367+Air France HopAF6157
    6:25 PM21h25
    Caen-Carpiquet Airport
    3:50 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $14811One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7369+Air France HopAF6157
    6:25 PM25h45
    Caen-Carpiquet Airport
    8:10 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $11521One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7367+Air France HopAF6153
    10:30 AM5h20
    Caen-Carpiquet Airport
    3:50 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $11471One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Caen to Paris

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Caen to Paris, 59,49% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Caen to Paris and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Caen to Paris

Travel to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Caen to Paris.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Caen and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Caen to Paris is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Paris:

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Paris costing on average $23 (€19).

A bus is $200 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Caen to Paris costing on average $211 (€171).

The fastest way to travel from Caen to Paris is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 54m.

Flight takes on average 5h 35m.

The distance from Caen to Paris is approximately 124 miles (201 km).
The average frequency per day from Caen to Paris is:
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Caen and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Caen to Paris:
  • Flights mostly depart from Caen-Carpiquet Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gare de Caen and arrive in Paris Gare Saint-Lazare.
  • Buses mostly depart from Caen, Gare Routière and arrive in Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Caen to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF to go to Paris by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Lignes de Normandie to go to Paris by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Caen to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF.
  • 15 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Caen to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.

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