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Musée de Lisieux - Les Buissonnets
Museum in Saint Thérèse’s childhood home, presenting family rooms, personal history and context for her early life in Lisieux.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
27 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
30 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Caen to Lisieux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Caen to Lisieux will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 3 trains from Caen to Lisieux, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 32 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Caen to Lisieux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 43 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Lisieux take longer:
Coach takes on average 52m.
The journey is about 17m faster (27m by train vs 44m by car) and roughly £5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£6 vs £11). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Caen to Lisieux trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
852024 | 16:08 Gare de Caen | 0h26 | 16:34 Gare de Lisieux | 0 changesdirect | |
852344 · 852423 | 16:15 Gare de Caen | 0h53 | 17:08 Le Grand-Jardin | 1 change | |
852344 | 16:15 Gare de Caen | 0h32 | 16:47 Gare de Lisieux | 0 changesdirect | |
852030 | 17:04 Gare de Caen | 0h27 | 17:31 Gare de Lisieux | 0 changesdirect | |
852346 | 17:40 Gare de Caen | 0h32 | 18:12 Gare de Lisieux | 0 changesdirect | |
852300 | 18:23 Gare de Caen | 0h31 | 18:54 Gare de Lisieux | 0 changesdirect | |
852348 | 18:36 Gare de Caen | 0h34 | 19:10 Gare de Lisieux | 0 changesdirect | |
3320 | 18:59 Gare de Caen | 0h22 | 19:21 Gare de Lisieux | 0 changesdirect | |
852038 | 19:16 Gare de Caen | 0h26 | 19:42 Gare de Lisieux | 0 changesdirect | |
852350 | 19:36 Gare de Caen | 0h32 | 20:08 Gare de Lisieux | 0 changesdirect | |
3324 | 20:32 Gare de Caen | 0h27 | 20:59 Gare de Lisieux | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
![]() | 11:20 Caen | 0h32 | 11:52 Lisieux | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:20 Caen | 0h32 | 12:52 Lisieux | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Caen to Lisieux run on average 14 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 26m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Discover the best of Lisieux — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lisieux trip today.
Museum in Saint Thérèse’s childhood home, presenting family rooms, personal history and context for her early life in Lisieux.
Interpretive museum on Saint Thérèse with objects, documents and multimedia displays that explain her life and spiritual legacy.
Town museum exploring local history, archaeology, fine arts and Norman traditions through varied permanent collections.
Pleasant formal garden by the basilica, ideal for a quiet walk, city views and a pause between pilgrimage and heritage visits.
Main central square framed by civic buildings and shops, useful as a starting point for exploring the historic core on foot.
Historic central route linking key churches and shops, offering an easy walk through everyday Lisieux and surviving older streetscape.
Creamy cow’s milk cheese from the Pays d’Auge area near Lisieux. Rich, soft and earthy, it is one of Normandy’s best-known traditional cheeses.
Washed-rind cow’s milk cheese made in the village of Livarot near Lisieux. It has a strong aroma and a full, rustic flavour tied to local dairy traditions.
Soft, pungent cow’s milk cheese from Pont-l’Évêque, close to Lisieux. It is one of Normandy’s oldest cheeses and a classic local table cheese.
Traditional crêperie in central Lisieux serving savoury galettes, crêpes and cider in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Established French restaurant with classic regional cooking, careful presentation and a calm dining room suited to a longer meal.
Casual local brasserie offering French staples and dependable set menus, popular for an easy meal in the town centre.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Paris, while local transport and everyday costs stay fairly manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated; small change for taxis and cafés is enough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Caen to Lisieux by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lisieux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Caen to Lisieux trains use the Gare de Caen to Lisieux station pair, with some services arriving at Le Grand-Jardin. Use this guide to compare Caen and Lisieux train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gare de Caen is 1 km from Caen city centre. Public transport options include:
Gare de Caen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de la Gare, La Ficelle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Caen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Caen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Caen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Caen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Caen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol, Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare, Hotel de la Paix.
Lisieux has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Drakkar, La Coupole
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Lisieux. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lisieux. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lisieux: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lisieux: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisieux: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Kyriad Lisieux, Hotel Mercure Lisieux Normandie, Hotel Saint-Louis.
Le Grand-Jardin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Le Grand-Jardin.
ATMs are available at Le Grand-Jardin.
Available at Le Grand-Jardin: Parking, WC.
Available at Le Grand-Jardin: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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