Taxi Fougères → Caen
Your Fougères → Caen transfer at €190 — €240. 160 km via the A84.
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Distance
160 km
Duration
1h40
Estimated price
190 — 240 €
Availability
24/7
The Fougères to Caen journey crosses the historic border between Brittany and Normandy. Fougères guards Europe's largest medieval fortress, with thirteen towers and three concentric walls overlooking the Nancon valley. This impregnable citadel witnessed memorable sieges during the Hundred Years' War. Caen, founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, became the capital of the Duchy of Normandy. The two abbeys founded by William and his wife Matilda — the Abbaye-aux-Hommes (where William is buried) and the Abbaye-aux-Dames — are among France's finest Romanesque buildings. Caen Castle, one of Europe's largest fortified enclosures, dominates the city centre. The Caen Memorial, a world-renowned museum dedicated to World War II and the D-Day landings of 6 June 1944, is the city's major attraction. The taxi is used by tourists combining Fougères Castle with the D-Day beaches and professionals travelling between the two regions.
Route
Route Fougères → Caen
Your driver leaves Fougères north-eastward to join the A84, the toll-free autoroute des Estuaires. This motorway crosses the Norman bocage in all its splendour — rolling green hills, hedgerows, Norman cattle grazing in meadows, and apple orchards producing cider and calvados. You pass through Villedieu-les-Poeles, a former Knights of Malta commandery renowned for its copper craft — the Cornille-Havard bell foundry, active since 1865, is Normandy's last. After Villedieu, the A84 crosses the Virois bocage, then reaches Villers-Bocage, marked by June 1944 fighting. The motorway then reaches the western outskirts of Caen. The journey takes 100 minutes normally and can reach 2h05 in summer or during D-Day commemorations.
Main route: A84 — Gratuit (A84 autoroute des Estuaires)
Points of interest along the way
Practical tips
Our tips for Fougères → Caen
Tips & best practices
Specific tips for the Fougères → Caen route
The A84 is entirely toll-free — no charges on this route. If you wish to visit the D-Day beaches, your driver can drop you at Arromanches, Omaha Beach or the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer (supplement applies). The Caen Memorial deserves at least 3 hours (entry about 19.80 euros). The Abbaye-aux-Hommes, housing Caen's City Hall, offers free guided visits. Caen Castle provides city panoramas from its ramparts and houses two museums. The return Caen to Fougères is available at the same rate.
Tolls: Gratuit (A84 autoroute des Estuaires)
Pricing
Taxi fare Fougères → Caen
All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.
Day rate
Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm
190 — 240 €
Night rate
7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge
218 — 276 €
Sunday & holidays
All day, 10% surcharge
209 — 264 €
* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.
Transport comparison
How to get from Fougères to Caen?
Taxi vs alternatives
Detailed comparison of transport options
There is no direct train between Fougères and Caen — TER requires going via Rennes then Caen (3h minimum with connection, 40-60 euros). No bus service exists for this route. BlaBlaCar sometimes offers rides from 12 euros. The TaxiNeo taxi at 190 — 240 euros is the only direct option in 1h40 with no connections. For 3-4 passengers (48-80 euros per person), comparable to the train and incomparably faster.
Sedan (1-4 passengers)
190 — 240 €
Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises
Van (5-7 passengers)
315 €
Ideal for families and groups
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about taxis in Fougères → Caen
Yes, the A84 (autoroute des Estuaires) is entirely toll-free for the whole journey. No tolls between Fougères and Caen.
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