The average train between Budapest and Caen takes 26h 33m and the fastest train takes 25h 59m. 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 10:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Caen at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 26h 33m. 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 26h 33m.
Budapest to Caen train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Caen train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Caen station.
Book your Budapest to Caen train tickets online with Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 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 St Lazare in around 19h 30m.