There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Laon by train, bus, 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 Paris St Lazaretrain 3304 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Laontrain Ter
4h 4m€66–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from ROISSY PÔLE - Quai F1 to Gare Sudbus 691
- Take the bus from Crepy En Valois to Laonbus
8h 3m€33–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Caen to Parisbus 774 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Laontrain Ter
5h 27m€46–76Drive 364.1 km
- Drive from Caen to Laoncar 364.1 km
3h 29m€59–84
Caen to Laon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Laon is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Laon is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Laon. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Laon via ROISSY PÔLE - Quai F1 and Crepy En Valois. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Laon. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Laon via Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Caen and Laon is 381 km. The road distance is 364.1 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Laon without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Caen to Laon, including transfers.
Caen to Laon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.
Caen to Laon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Laon is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Laon, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Laon via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Laon via Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station, ROISSY PÔLE - Quai F1, Gare Sud, and Crepy En Valois in around 8h 3m.
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 Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Laon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Laon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- 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 Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Caen to Laon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station.
Caen to Laon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Laon is 364 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Caen to Laon.
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