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

The cheapest way to get from Dordogne to Caen is to bus via Rennes which costs €50 - €120 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dordogne to Caen is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Dordogne and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dordogne to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Périgueux and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Bordeaux and Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Dordogne and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Dordogne to Caen. However, there are services departing from Perigueux and arriving at Caen via Bordeaux St Jean, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Argentan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Dordogne to Caen?

The distance between Dordogne and Caen is 933 km. The road distance is 553.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Dordogne to Caen without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs €140 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Dordogne to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dordogne to Caen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dordogne to Caen train from?

Dordogne to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Perigueux station.

Train or bus from Dordogne to Caen?

The best way to get from Dordogne to Caen is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs €140 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Rennes, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Dordogne to Caen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dordogne to Caen train arrive?

Dordogne to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from Dordogne to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dordogne to Caen is 553 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Dordogne to Caen.

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

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

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2922+ hotels available in Caen.

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

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

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
1. Take the train from Perigueux to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Argentantrain
4. Take the train from Argentan to Caentrain Ter
8h 46m
€148–314
Bus via Rennes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Périgueux to Bordeauxbus 706
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Rennesbus
3. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
11h 55m
€53–115
Drive 553.3 km
1. Drive from Dordogne to Caencar 553.3 km
5h 58m
€87–125
Bus to Brive–Souillac Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Périgueux - Pôle Créavallée North to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
2. Fly from Brive–Souillac Airport (BVE) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BVE - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 25m
€171–592
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from LR PERIGUEUX-Gare SNCF(1) to LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCFbus 310
2. Take the train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Caentrain Ter
9h 16m
€76–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Périgueux - Pôle Créavallée North to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 24m
€60–113
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perigueux to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BOD - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 23m
€162–402
Train to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Perigueux to Limoges Benedictinstrain
2. Fly from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane LIG - CFR
8h 34m
€180–504
Train to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perigueux to Limoges Benedictinstrain
2. Fly from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LIG - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 45m
€110–382

Dordogne to Caen by bus and train

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8h 46mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 933.1 km
Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Caen, France?

You can take a bus from LR COULOUNIEIX CHA-Créavallée N to Caen via LR PERIGUEUX-Gare SNCF(1), Perigueux, Bordeaux St Jean, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Argentan in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Périgueux to Caen - Bus Station via Bordeaux, Rennes, and Rennes - Bus Station in around 11h 55m.

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