Visiting Cabourg (Calvados): what to see, when to visit and how to get there

Why visit Cabourg?

Why visit Cabourg? Three answers, a one-day itinerary, and a simple solution to get there at a time that suits you.

Cabourg, the Belle Époque resort town dear to Marcel Proust, features four kilometres of sea wall facing a sandy beach. It is a quiet, family-friendly destination where you can walk for hours along the promenade before dining by the sea.

Located in the Calvados department, about 220 km from Paris and 125 km from Rouen, Cabourg is perfect for both a day trip and a weekend getaway. The town is easy to explore once you arrive: it is the outward journey and the evening return that require planning.

Must-sees in Cabourg

• 1. The Marcel-Proust promenade
• 2. The Grand Hôtel
• 3. The fine sandy beach

The best time to visit: the “Cabourg, mon amour” music festival in June.

A day in Cabourg, hour by hour

Train, coach or private chauffeur to Cabourg?

Cabourg is served by the Dives-Cabourg station, via train to Trouville-Deauville followed by a local bus or seasonal shuttle. Under normal circumstances, allow 2.5 to 3 hours including connections from Paris Saint-Lazare. It is a good solution when everything runs smoothly. There is no direct link: train to the coast, then a local coach service which stops running in the early evening.

Our shuttle takes over when the rail service falls short: strikes, engineering work, cancelled trains, missed connections, night flights, or simply when you are travelling with children, professional equipment, or too many suitcases for a train platform. We pick you up at your address, at the time we have agreed upon, and drop you off in Cabourg without any changes.

How to get to Cabourg — and get back

Cabourg is about 220 km from Paris and 125 km from Rouen, which is a 2-hour 20-minute drive from the capital. In a private car with a chauffeur, the journey is direct, from your address to your hotel, starting from 430 € in a sedan and 530 € in a 7-seater van, price for the entire vehicle.

For airport transfers from Cabourg, allow 470 € for Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle and 465 € for Orly. On your return, the driver will greet you in the arrivals hall with a name sign and track your flight in real time.

• Shuttle Cabourg → Paris
• Shuttle Cabourg → Roissy CDG
• Shuttle Cabourg → Orly

Good to know before you leave

• Wear comfortable shoes: the sea wall and beach are best explored on foot.
• Book your visits and tables in advance during the high season.
• Parking is often difficult at weekends: getting dropped off avoids driving around for half an hour.
• The Norman climate changes quickly: a windbreaker provides more warmth than an umbrella against sea winds.
• Last trains leave early: check the return time before booking your dinner.

Areas served around Cabourg

We do not just stop in the centre of Cabourg: hotels, holiday cottages, reception venues, businesses and surrounding villages are served at the same mileage-based rate. Here are the most requested destinations nearby, each with its own dedicated page.

• Shuttle Houlgate → Paris — Calvados, approx. 5 km from Cabourg. What to see in Houlgate
• Shuttle Caen → Paris — Calvados, approx. 15 km from Cabourg. What to see in Caen
• Shuttle Falaise → Paris — Calvados, approx. 15 km from Cabourg. What to see in Falaise
• Shuttle Villers-sur-Mer → Paris — Calvados, approx. 10 km from Cabourg. What to see in Villers-sur-Mer
• Shuttle Ouistreham → Paris — Calvados, approx. 10 km from Cabourg. What to see in Ouistreham
• Shuttle Trouville-sur-Mer → Paris — Calvados, approx. 15 km from Cabourg. What to see in Trouville-sur-Mer

Taxi, private hire (VTC) or private shuttle in Cabourg?

Many travellers look for a “Cabourg taxi” when what they really need is a price known in advance. The difference is simple: a taxi starts the meter and the final amount depends on traffic; a private hire service like Navette Privée provides a quote at the time of booking and does not change it, even in the event of traffic jams or a delayed flight.

• Cabourg taxi: practical for short trips in town, variable price, advance booking rarely guaranteed.
• Cabourg private hire: booking at your chosen time, known driver, confirmed vehicle, fixed price.
• Cabourg airport shuttle: 470 € to Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle, 465 € to Orly, 430 € to central Paris by sedan, tolls and luggage included.

For an early morning departure, a night return, or a trip from Cabourg to Paris with heavy luggage, the private shuttle is often less expensive than a metered taxi, and always less stressful than a train with a connection. Call 06 88 14 67 82 or request your quote online: you will receive a response within minutes.