Taxi Caen → Lisieux
Your Caen → Lisieux transfer at €95–€120. 50 km via the A13.
A taxi between Caen and Lisieux costs between €95 and €120 when booked in advance at a fixed price, over a road distance of about 50 kilometres and a journey time of from 35 to 50 minutes depending on traffic. The usual route takes A13, with ~€4 in tolls. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €155. That price includes luggage, tolls and the driver's approach, and it does not move if traffic builds up: that is the difference with a metered ride, where every minute of waiting is charged and the applicable rate depends on the hour. On an unbooked ride, the amount follows the scale of the prefectoral order applying where the passenger is picked up, higher from seven in the evening to ten in the morning as well as on Sundays and public holidays. The driver tracks the flight or train number given at booking and shifts the pick-up at no extra cost if it is delayed, and cancelling remains free up to six hours before departure.
Distance
50 km
Duration
35 min
Estimated price
€95–€120
Availability
24/7
Lisieux is France's second-largest pilgrimage site after Lourdes, thanks to the Basilica of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, a monumental reinforced concrete and granite edifice built between 1929 and 1954, which dominates the town from its hilltop. Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-1897), a Carmelite nun who died aged 24, is one of the most venerated saints in the Catholic world — Doctor of the Church, patron of missions and of France. Her 'little way' of simplicity and love attracts nearly 2 million pilgrims annually. The basilica, France's second-largest concrete religious building after Sacré-Coeur in Montmartre, seats 3,000 worshippers. The Carmel where Thérèse lived and Les Buissonnets, the saint's childhood home, are open to visitors. Beyond pilgrimage, Lisieux is the capital of the Pays d'Auge, an exceptional terroir of AOP cheeses (Pont-l'Évêque, Livarot, Camembert), cider, calvados and pommeau. The town also boasts a 13th-century Gothic cathedral, Saint-Pierre, the first Gothic building in Normandy, often overshadowed by the basilica but architecturally remarkable. Taxis from Caen are popular with pilgrims, religious groups and fans of Norman terroir.
Route
Route Caen → Lisieux
From Caen, your driver takes the A13 towards Paris. The motorway crosses the Caen plain then enters the Pays d'Auge, a rolling bocage landscape of green meadows, hedgerows, apple trees and Normandy cows. The Lisieux exit appears after 45 km and a short descent leads to the town centre. The Basilica of Saint Thérèse is visible from afar, perched on the hill above town. Your driver can drop you at the basilica (free parking), the town centre or the station. Tolls amount to approximately €4. The journey takes 35 minutes normally and can reach 50 minutes on major pilgrimage days (Feast of Saint Thérèse on 1 October, 15 August).
Main route: A13 — ~€4 in tolls
Points of interest along the way
Practical tips
Our tips for Caen → Lisieux
Tips & best practices
Specific tips for the Caen → Lisieux route
The Basilica of Saint Thérèse is free to enter and takes 45 min to visit. The interior mosaics, made by the Chartres workshops, are splendid. The Carmel (where Thérèse lived) is free to visit — the chapel houses the saint's reliquary. Les Buissonnets (childhood home, free) is 10 min walk from the centre. 1 October (Feast of Saint Thérèse) and 15 August are the biggest pilgrimage days — the basilica is packed but the atmosphere is moving. For terroir, Lisieux market (Saturday mornings, Place de la République) offers cheeses, cider and calvados from local producers. The Pays d'Auge Cheese and Cider Route (50 km driving circuit) passes through farms with tastings — your driver can take you on hourly hire.
Tolls: ~€4 in tolls
Pricing
Taxi fare Caen → Lisieux
All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.
Day rate
Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm
€95–€120
Night rate
7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge
€109–€138
Sunday & holidays
All day, 10% surcharge
€105–€132
* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.
Transport comparison
How to get from Caen to Lisieux?
Taxi vs alternatives
Detailed comparison of transport options
The train Caen — Lisieux costs €9 and takes 25-30 minutes. It is frequent (every 1-2h) and fast. Lisieux station is 15 min walk from the basilica. The Nomad bus costs €2 but takes 1h15. The TaxiNeo taxi at €95–€120 is the door-to-door comfort choice, ideal for elderly or mobility-impaired pilgrims, families and groups wishing to continue to the Cheese Route on hourly hire. For 3-4 pilgrims, the cost (€16-28 per person) is very reasonable.
Sedan (1-4 passengers)
€95–€120
Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises
Van (5-7 passengers)
€155
Ideal for families and groups
Villes desservies
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about taxis in Caen → Lisieux
On the Caen — Lisieux route, does the taxi drop me at the Basilica of Saint Thérèse?
Yes, your driver drops you directly at the basilica car park, at the foot of the monumental staircase. The Caen — Lisieux route covers about 50 km by road. Allow 35 minutes in light traffic and up to 50 minutes at peak hours. The price booked in advance ranges from €95 to €120, luggage included.
On the Caen — Lisieux route, can I visit the Carmel and Les Buissonnets?
Yes, the Carmel (chapel and relics) and Les Buissonnets (Saint Thérèse's childhood home) are free to enter. Allow 1h30 for both. Allow 35 minutes in light traffic and up to 50 minutes at peak hours. The price booked in advance ranges from €95 to €120, luggage included.
On the Caen — Lisieux route, when is the Feast of Saint Thérèse?
1 October. It is the biggest pilgrimage day with masses, processions and thousands of worshippers. The price booked in advance ranges from €95 to €120, luggage included. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €155. The usual route takes A13. Expect ~€4 in tolls on this route.
On the Caen — Lisieux route, can I do the Cheese Route by taxi?
Yes, with our hourly hire option. The Pays d'Auge farm circuit (Pont-l'Évêque, Livarot, calvados) takes half a day. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €155. The usual route takes A13. Expect ~€4 in tolls on this route. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up.
How much is the Caen — Lisieux toll?
The A13 toll between Caen and Lisieux is approximately €4, included in the TaxiNeo fixed price. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up. The driver tracks your flight or train and adjusts the pick-up time if it is delayed.
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