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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Caen to Alençon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 90 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£17 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Caen to Alençon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Alençon:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Alençon costing on average £17.
Other travel options to Alençon take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 15m.
Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £9. The journey takes 1h 16m versus 1h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Alençon from Caen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Caen to Alençon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Alençon are Le Mans, Paris, Caen, Laval and Argentan. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Alençon on Omio.
Le Mans is best known for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but its character is shaped just as much by the old Cité Plantagenêt. Roman walls and timbered streets give this western French city a distinctly historic feel.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
Caen is a Norman city known for William the Conqueror, the Château de Caen and its wartime history. A rebuilt centre, busy student life and relaxed streets give it an approachable, lived-in character.
Laval is known for its medieval château, old quarter and its connection to the painter Henri Rousseau. On the River Mayenne, it has historic streets, green spaces and a compact centre with a relaxed local feel.
Argentan is a small Normandy town known for its lace-making past, war history and setting on the Orne. Rebuilt after 1944, it balances a practical market-town feel with landmarks such as Saint-Germain church and the Château des Ducs.
Travel to Alençon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Caen to Alençon.
This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Alençon:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Alençon costing on average £17.
Other travel options to Alençon take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 15m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Caen and Alençon as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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