There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Pornic by train (TGV), 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 Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Pornictrain Ter
5h 26m€69–121Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Pornic316.8 km
4h 11m€21Bus
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Pirmil to Théâtre St Gillesbus 303
6h 14m€27–49Drive 317.1 km
- Drive from Caen to Porniccar 317.1 km
3h 37m€51–74
Caen to Pornic by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Pornic is to rideshare which costs €21 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Pornic is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Pornic. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Théâtre St Gilles via Gare Sud and Pirmil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Pornic. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Pornic via Le Mans and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Caen and Pornic is 407 km. The road distance is 317.1 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Pornic without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs €65 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Caen to Pornic, including transfers.
Caen to Pornic bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.
Caen to Pornic train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Pornic is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Pornic, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Pornic via Le Mans and Nantes in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Théâtre St Gilles via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, Gare Sud, Hôtel Dieu, Hôtel Dieu, Pirmil, and Pirmil in around 6h 14m.
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 Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Pornic
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Caen to Pornic
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Caen to Pornic bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Caen to Pornic train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Pornic is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Caen to Pornic.
Book your Caen to Pornic train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1913+ hotels available in Pornic.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Pornic. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.