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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Caen is to rideshare which costs €39 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Caen is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €100 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Caen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and arriving at Caen - Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Caen. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Caen via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Caen?

The distance between Bordeaux and Caen is 592 km. The road distance is 554.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Caen without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €100 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Bordeaux to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Caen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Caen train from?

Bordeaux to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train, bus or fly from Bordeaux to Caen?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Caen is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €100 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus via Rennes, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 9h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €350 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Caen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bordeaux to Caen train arrive?

Bordeaux to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Caen is 555 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Bordeaux to Caen.

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

Book your Bordeaux to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2961+ hotels available in Caen.

Can I share a ride from Bordeaux to Caen?

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

Bordeaux to Caen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Bordeaux to Caen by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Caentrain Ter
5h 52m
€102–199
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bordeaux to Caenrideshare 555.1 km
7h 10m
€39
Bus via Rennes
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Rennesbus FlixBus N711 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 20m
€50–103
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane BOD - CFR
6h 47m
€174–344
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Argentantrain
3. Take the train from Argentan to Caentrain Ter
6h 10m
€134–265
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 55m
€55–100
Drive 554.8 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Caencar 554.8 km
6h 7m
€86–125
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BOD - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
5h 59m
€145–325
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane TLS - CFR
6h 18m
€129–385

Bordeaux to Caen by train

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5h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 592.2 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Caen via St Pierre Des Corps in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Caen - Bus Station via Rennes and Rennes - Bus Station in around 9h 20m.

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