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How to get fromCaen to Villefranche-sur-Merby plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Caen to Villefranche-sur-Mer by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport

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    1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane CFR - NCE
    3h 48m
    €84–426

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain train 3304 / ...
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice Villetrain train Tgv
    8h 59m
    €205–364

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 1774 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Nicebus bus N1789
    17h 28m
    €123–182

  4. Drive  1,105 km

    1. Drive from Caen to Villefranche-sur-Mercar car 1,105 km
    12h 8m
    €177–255

  5. Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane ORY - NCE
    5h 54m
    €100–305

  6. Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane CDG - NCE
    6h 1m
    €107–307

  7. Bus via Paris Orly Airport (ORY)

    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1bus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    19h 6m
    €88–149

Caen to Villefranche-sur-Mer by train and subway

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 869.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?

Volotea and Air France fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Caen to Villefranche-sur-Mer via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Nice-Ville in around 8h 59m.

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