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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Caen is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Caen is to train and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs €85 - €410.

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 Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

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 7h 20m.

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 7h 20m and costs €190 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m 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 7h 20m and costs €190 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h.

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 2806+ 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, train, car, or plane

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 / ...
7h 20m
€198–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Nantesbus 761 / ...
3. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Caen - Bus Stationbus
13h
€67–111
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pau to Toursbus N765
2. Take the train from Tours to Caentrain Ter
11h 16m
€92–149
Drive 750.5 km
1. Drive from Pau to Caencar 750.5 km
8h 4m
€121–174
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
5h 59m
€88–403
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
9h 14m
€141–249
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 30m
€655–1,285
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
6h 18m
€143–363
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
7h 18m
€109–365
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 44m
€202–494

Pau to Caen by train and subway

29Weekly Services

7h 20mAverage Duration

€198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,011.4 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Caen - Bus Station via Bordeaux and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 13h.

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