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Compare train and coach for Caen to Valognes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Caen to Valognes 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 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 88 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m 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 ways to travel from Caen to Valognes
Compare the available ways to get from Caen to Valognes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The cheapest way to travel from Caen to Valognes is a coach with an average price of £14.
This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Valognes:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Valognes costing on average £17.
The fastest way to travel from Caen to Valognes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.
Other travel options to Valognes take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 34m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Caen and Valognes including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (55m by train vs 1h 10m by car). Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Caen to Valognes
How to get to Valognes from Caen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Caen to Valognes is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
16:16 1h53 Caen 18:09 Valognes £7 1 One-way 0 changes
Cheapest
16:16 1h53 Caen 18:09 Valognes £7 1 One-way 0 changes
Fastest
16:16 1h53 Caen 18:09 Valognes £7 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
18:13 1h53 Caen 20:06 Valognes £13 1 One-way 0 changes
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Best day trips from Valognes by train
The most popular day trips by train from Valognes are Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Caen and Saint-Lô. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Valognes on Omio.
Day trip from Valognes to Caen by train
Why visit Caen for the day?
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.
Day trip from Valognes to Saint-Lô by train
Why visit Saint-Lô for the day?
Saint-Lô is a Normandy town known for its wartime history, rebuilt centre and strong horse-breeding tradition. Set above the Vire, it mixes a practical modern feel with views, green surroundings and a few surviving historic landmarks.
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FAQs: Caen to Valognes
Travel to Valognes 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 Valognes.
There are 2 options to travel between Caen and Valognes including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Caen to Valognes is a coach with an average price of £14.
This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Valognes:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Valognes costing on average £17.
The fastest way to travel from Caen to Valognes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.
Other travel options to Valognes take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 34m.
The Caen to Valognes distance is approximately 88 km.
The average frequency per day from Caen to Valognes is:
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Caen and Valognes as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Caen to Valognes:
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Caen and arrive in Valognes.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Caen to Valognes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with SNCF | Autocar to go to Valognes by coach.
- Travel with SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER to go to Valognes by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Caen to Valognes with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct coaches per day with SNCF | Autocar.
- 9 direct trains per day with SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER.
Omio customers who travel from Caen to Valognes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Paris Gare Saint-Lazare, Gare de Caen, Perpignan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Valognes and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Caen to Valognes, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
A stay of 1 to 2 days in Valognes is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including its historical architecture and local museums.
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