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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, while a train costs an average of £104.
Distance: 341 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£104 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest | £94 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m 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 La Rochelle to Caen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Caen:
A coach is £54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Caen costing on average £104.
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 16m.
Tickets start at around £104 compared to roughly £94 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£9. The journey takes 5h 3m versus 4h 29m 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 Caen from La Rochelle by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Caen is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Caen are Paris, Rouen, Le Havre, Bayeux and Deauville. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Caen on Omio.
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.
Rouen is known for its medieval centre, timber-framed houses and the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen. Set on the Seine, it also carries the history of Joan of Arc and a strong artistic legacy.
Le Havre is a Normandy port known for Auguste Perret’s post-war centre, now recognised by UNESCO. Its broad streets, concrete architecture and open seafront give it a distinctly modern feel.
Bayeux is best known for the Bayeux Tapestry and its handsome medieval centre. The cathedral, quiet streets and D-Day history give the city a reflective Norman character.
Deauville is a stylish Normandy seaside resort known for its beach, elegant villas and horse-racing heritage. Its promenade, smart atmosphere and film-festival links give it a polished character beside the Channel.
Travel to Caen 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 La Rochelle to Caen.
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Caen:
A coach is £54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Caen costing on average £104.
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 16m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Caen as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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