Getting to Courseulles-sur-Mer without a car: train, bus and shuttle
From Paris or Caen station, reaching Courseulles-sur-Mer by public transport is easy and cheap. Here are the trains, the NOMAD 101 bus line and the tips to arrive stress-free.
Coming to Courseulles-sur-Mer for the D-Day beaches, the Juno Beach Centre or simply a week by the sea? You don't need a car. From Paris, or straight from Caen railway station, the journey is short, cheap and easy. Here's exactly how to do it.
From Paris to Courseulles-sur-Mer
Take a train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen — about 2 hours on a direct Intercités service. Book ahead on sncf-connect.com for the best fares. Caen station and the bus station sit right next to each other, so the connection takes just a couple of minutes on foot.
From Caen station to Courseulles: the NOMAD line 101
The simplest, most frequent and most direct way to reach Courseulles-sur-Mer is the NOMAD line 101 (formerly "Bus Vert"), Normandy's regional coach network.
- Departure: Caen bus station, right beside the SNCF train station.
- Arrival: several stops in Courseulles — Château, Place du 6 Juin, Le Port.
- Journey time: roughly 1 h to 1 h 30 depending on traffic and stops.
- Frequency: regular departures all day, 7 days a week, including weekends and public holidays.
- Fare: very affordable, around €4 to €6.
Check live timetables on the NOMAD Normandie website before you travel.
Getting around the coast without a car
In summer, line 101 connects at Courseulles with the seasonal line that runs along the coast towards Arromanches and the other landing beaches — perfect for a car-free, low-carbon holiday. Once you're here, most of what you'll want is walkable: the port, the market, the beach and the Juno Beach Centre are all a few minutes on foot from our rentals.
Prefer a door-to-door ride?
For a transfer from the station or the airport, we recommend Betty Seynave, a private driver (VTC) based in Courseulles — ☎ 06 21 21 68 23.
Staying in Courseulles or Bernières
All our rentals are chosen so you can leave the car behind:
- Le Patio — 150 m from Courseulles beach, walking distance to the port and market.
- Courseulles Just Like Home — a large family flat steps from the harbour.
- La Voile de Nacre — 50 m from Bernières beach.
Book direct with the owner and save 15 %. Contact us with your dates.