There are 4 ways to get from Rouen Cathedral to Caen by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain Ter
1h 57m€28–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 13m€8–16Drive 124.4 km
- Drive from Rouen Cathedral to Caencar 124.4 km
1h 18m€20–29Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Rouen to Caen124.7 km
1h 46m€9
Rouen Cathedral to Caen by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rouen Cathedral to Caen is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Rouen Cathedral to Caen is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €19 - €29.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop and arriving at Caen - Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rouen Rive Droite and arriving at Caen. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Rouen Cathedral and Caen is 163 km. The road distance is 124.4 km.
The best way to get from Rouen Cathedral to Caen without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €28 - €50.
The train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen takes 1h 43m including transfers and departs hourly.
Rouen Cathedral to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop station.
Rouen Cathedral to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
The best way to get from Rouen Cathedral to Caen is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €28 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €16 and takes 2h 13m.
What companies run services between Rouen Cathedral, Normandy, France and Caen, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen hourly. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Caen - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €8–14 and the journey takes 2h. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Rouen to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Rouen Cathedral to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Caen - Bus Station.
Rouen Cathedral to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rouen Cathedral to Caen is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Rouen Cathedral to Caen.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rouen Cathedral and Caen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.