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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Caen is to bus via Rennes which costs €65 - €140 and takes 12h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Caen is to fly and train which takes 5h 56m and costs €150 - €850.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Bordeaux and Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Caen. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Caen via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Pau to Caen?

The distance between Pau and Caen is 1011 km. The road distance is 750.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs €200 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Pau to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Caen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pau to Caen train from?

Pau to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.

Train or bus from Pau to Caen?

The best way to get from Pau to Caen is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs €200 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus via Rennes, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Pau to Caen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pau to Caen train arrive?

Pau to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Pau to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Caen is 751 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Pau to Caen.

How do I get a train ticket from Pau to Caen?

Book your Pau to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2961+ hotels available in Caen.

Pau to Caen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Pau 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 Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
6h 59m
€206–338
Bus via Rennes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Rennesbus
3. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
12h 50m
€66–132
Drive 750.5 km
1. Drive from Pau to Caencar 750.5 km
8h 4m
€117–168
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane PUF - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 6m
€555–1,195
Train via Tours
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Caentrain Ter
8h 48m
€140–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 10m
€74–133
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane PUF - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
5h 56m
€152–832
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIQ - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 14m
€170–467
Fly Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LDE - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 57m
€107–343
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane TLS - CFR
6h 21m
€122–371

Pau to Caen by train and subway

58Weekly Services

6h 59mAverage Duration

€206Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,011.4 km
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Pau, France and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Pau to Caen via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Caen - Bus Station via Bordeaux, Rennes, and Rennes - Bus Station in around 12h 50m.

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