Taxi Caen → Ouistreham
Your Caen → Ouistreham ferry terminal transfer at €25 — €40. 15 km.
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Distance
15 km
Duration
20 min
Estimated price
25 — 40 €
Availability
24/7
Ouistreham-Riva-Bella is Caen's cross-Channel port, from which Brittany Ferries connects Normandy to Portsmouth in England — 3 to 4 daily crossings, including overnight (6h) and daytime (6h45) sailings. The modern, well-equipped ferry terminal welcomes thousands of British passengers every week, making Ouistreham France's third-largest cross-Channel port after Calais and Dunkirk. But Ouistreham is also a place of remembrance: it was here, on Sword Beach, that the Commando Kieffer — 177 French naval commandos led by Philippe Kieffer — landed on 6 June 1944, the only French unit to take part in the D-Day landings. The No. 4 Commando Museum, the former Grand Blockhaus bunker (Atlantic Wall museum) and the Flame of Liberty on the beach commemorate this heroic episode. Riva-Bella, Ouistreham's seaside quarter, has a long sandy beach and a casino. A taxi from Caen is the most reliable transfer to the ferry terminal, ensuring you arrive on time for boarding.
Route
Route Caen → Ouistreham
Your driver takes the D515, a dual carriageway connecting Caen city centre to Ouistreham port in a straight line. This road follows the Caen-to-Sea Canal, dug in the 19th century to allow ships to sail up to Caen's port. The landscape is flat — the floodplain meadows of the lower Orne valley border the canal. You pass Bénouville, home to the famous Pegasus Bridge (captured by British gliders on the night of 5-6 June 1944, the first point liberated in France). The ferry terminal appears at the end of the road. Your driver drops you at the foot passenger terminal or vehicle check-in. No tolls. The journey takes 20 minutes normally and rarely exceeds 30 minutes even in rush hour.
Main route: D515 (voie rapide) — Aucun péage
Points of interest along the way
Practical tips
Our tips for Caen → Ouistreham
Tips & best practices
Specific tips for the Caen → Ouistreham route
For Brittany Ferries, plan to arrive at the terminal 1h30 before departure (foot passengers: 1h is sufficient). Overnight crossings (departure ~10:30pm, arrival Portsmouth ~6:45am) are popular for making the most of your time. Book a cabin for overnight crossings. The Grand Blockhaus (museum, €7.50) is worth 45 min — it is a former German command post with a panoramic view of Sword Beach from the roof. The No. 4 Commando Museum (free) tells the story of the Kieffer commando landing. Pegasus Bridge (Bénouville, on the route) can be visited in 30 min — the original bridge is displayed at the Pegasus Memorial museum (€8). The Riva-Bella casino is open daily. Ouistreham beach is excellent for sailing and kitesurfing.
Tolls: Aucun péage
Pricing
Taxi fare Caen → Ouistreham
All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.
Day rate
Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm
25 — 40 €
Night rate
7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge
29 — 46 €
Sunday & holidays
All day, 10% surcharge
28 — 44 €
* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.
Transport comparison
How to get from Caen to Ouistreham?
Taxi vs alternatives
Detailed comparison of transport options
Caen's T3 tram connects the city centre to Ouistreham in 35 min for €1.70. It is practical and frequent (every 15 min during the day) but poorly suited to heavy luggage and not optimal for early morning or late evening ferries. The Nomad shuttle costs €2. The TaxiNeo taxi at €25 — €40 is ideal for passengers with luggage, families and early morning or late night departures when the tram is not running. For 2 passengers with travel luggage, the cost (€13-20 per person) is very reasonable for the peace of mind of reaching the ferry stress-free.
Sedan (1-4 passengers)
25 — 40 €
Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises
Van (5-7 passengers)
55 €
Ideal for families and groups
Villes desservies
See also
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about taxis in Caen → Ouistreham
Yes, your driver drops you directly at the Brittany Ferries passenger terminal, at the foot passenger boarding or vehicle check-in.
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