The average train between Budapest and Caen takes 29h 21m and the fastest train takes 25h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Caen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Budapest and Caen. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Caen at 10:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 29h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Caen. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Caen station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 21m.
Budapest to Caen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Caen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Caen station.
Book your Budapest to Caen train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Caen is 1,442 km. The road distance is 1,961 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Caen via Wien Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 19h 12m.