The average train between Caen and Dunkirk takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen to Dunkirk. 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 every 4 hours between Caen and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Caen is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 12:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Saint-Lazare and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Caen to Dunkirk? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Caen to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Caen to Dunkirk train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Caen and Dunkirk is 283.4 km. The road distance is 533 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Dunkerque via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 5h 19m.