The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bordeaux to Caen
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
11 h 27 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
483 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bordeaux to Caen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Caen will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £33.
Of the 3 buses that leave Bordeaux for Caen every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 483 km distance in an average of 11 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 13 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bordeaux to Caen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £227.
Distance: 483 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£47 Average Price Cheapest | £112 Average Price | £453 Average Price |
9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bordeaux to Caen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Caen coaches for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:40 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 11h40 | 12:20 Caen, Gare Routière | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 04:00 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 14h40 | 18:40 Caen, Gare Routière | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 14h05 | 11:35 Caen, Gare Routière | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:05 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 13h30 | 11:35 Caen, Gare Routière | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bordeaux to Caen
Buses from Bordeaux to Caen run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 483 km distance in 10h 30m.
Distance 483 km |
Average bus duration 9h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 30m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Bordeaux to CaenYou can travel by bus between Bordeaux to Caen with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bordeaux to Caen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux to Caen by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Caen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Bordeaux, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean, Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes and Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate. When arriving in Caen, you can end your journey in coach stations like Caen, Place Courtonne, Caen, Pl. De la Gare and Caen, Gare routière.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Caen, Place Courtonne, located 0.6 miles (851 m) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bordeaux and Caen
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Bordeaux (0.5 km)
- Le Petit Gourmet (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 9, 11 Tram: C
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 9, 10 Train: TER, TGV
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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