There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train, bus, rideshare, 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- Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to St Roch Sommetrain Ter
- Take the train from St Roch Somme to Boulogne Tintelleriestrain Ter
6h 5m€69–122Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Boulogne-sur-Mer306.6 km
3h 49m€20Bus
- Take the bus from Caen to Amiensbus 712
- Take the bus from Amiens to Etaples Le Touquetbus Autocar
7h 19m€44–66Drive 306 km
- Drive from Caen to Boulogne-sur-Mercar 306 km
2h 55m€49–71
Caen to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Boulogne-sur-Mer is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Boulogne-sur-Mer is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Boulogne-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Etaples Le Touquet via Amiens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Boulogne-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Boulogne Tintelleries via Rouen Rive Droite and St Roch Somme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Caen and Boulogne-sur-Mer is 399 km. The road distance is 306 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Boulogne-sur-Mer without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €65 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Caen to Boulogne-sur-Mer, including transfers.
Caen to Boulogne-sur-Mer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.
Caen to Boulogne-sur-Mer train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Boulogne-sur-Mer is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Boulogne-sur-Mer, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Boulogne Tintelleries via Rouen Rive Droite and St Roch Somme in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Boulogne Ville via Amiens, Etaples Le Touquet, and Etaples Le Touquet in around 7h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to St Roch Somme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Roch Somme to Boulogne Tintelleries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Caen to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amiens to Etaples Le Touquet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Caen to Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Caen to Boulogne-sur-Mer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amiens station.
Caen to Boulogne-sur-Mer train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rouen Rive Droite station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Boulogne-sur-Mer is 306 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Caen to Boulogne-sur-Mer.
Book your Caen to Boulogne-sur-Mer train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2525+ hotels available in Boulogne-sur-Mer.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Boulogne-sur-Mer. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.