There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Caen Airport (CFR) by plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane LYS - CFR
2h 55m€166–376Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Parisbus N1709
- Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 39m€67–113Train via Paris
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
6h 29m€101–229Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Caen-CFR696.8 km
6h 29mDrive 696.8 km
- Drive from Lyon to Caen Airport (CFR)car 696.8 km
6h 29m€108–156Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Le Manstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
6h 47m€137–263Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 45m€68–104
Lyon to Caen Airport (CFR) by train, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Caen Airport (CFR) is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 11h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Caen Airport (CFR) is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs €160 - €380.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Caen Airport (CFR). However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Aéroport via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station, Gare SNCF and Place de la Mare Quai 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Caen Airport (CFR). However, there are services departing from Lyon Perrache and arriving at Château Quatrans via Paris St Lazare and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Lyon and Caen Airport (CFR) is 588 km. The road distance is 696.8 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Caen Airport (CFR) without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 29m and costs €100 - €230.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Lyon to Caen Airport (CFR), including transfers.
Lyon to Caen Airport (CFR) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Caen Airport (CFR) train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Perrache station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Caen Airport (CFR) is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs €160 - €380. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €100 - €230 and takes 6h 29m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 11h 39m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Caen Airport (CFR), France?
Air France flies from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Aéroport via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris St Lazare, Caen, Gare SNCF, Château Quatrans, and Château Quatrans in around 6h 29m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70–450
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €120–210
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris St Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–210
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Caen Airport (CFR) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Lyon to Caen Airport (CFR) train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Caen Airport (CFR) is 697 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Lyon to Caen Airport (CFR).
There are 3079+ hotels available in Caen Airport (CFR).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Caen Airport (CFR). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























