There are 4 ways to get from Rouen (Station) to Caen by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h€8–16Train
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain Ter
2h 36m€30–52Drive 123.8 km
- Drive from Rouen (Station) to Caencar 123.8 km
1h 17m€20–29Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Rouen to Caen124.7 km
1h 56m€9
Rouen (Station) to Caen by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rouen (Station) to Caen is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Rouen (Station) to Caen is to drive which takes 1h 17m 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rouen (Station) to Caen. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite and arriving at Caen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Rouen (Station) and Caen is 123 km. The road distance is 123.8 km.
The best way to get from Rouen (Station) to Caen without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs €8 - €16.
The bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Caen - Bus Station takes 2h including transfers and departs three times a day.
Rouen (Station) to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop station.
Rouen (Station) 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 (Station) to Caen is to bus which takes 2h and costs €8 - €16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Rouen (Station), Normandy, France and Caen, France?
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. Alternatively, 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.
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 (Station) to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Caen - Bus Station.
Rouen (Station) to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rouen (Station) to Caen is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Rouen (Station) to Caen.
Book your Rouen (Station) to Caen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rouen (Station) and Caen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.