The average train between Caen and Madrid takes 19h 48m and the fastest train takes 12h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen to Madrid. 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 Caen and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Caen is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Madrid at 4:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Saint-Lazare and take an average of 19h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Caen to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Madrid station via Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 48m.
Caen to Madrid train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Madrid train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Caen to Madrid train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and 4 other operators.
The distance between Caen and Madrid is 1,009.9 km. The road distance is 1,929 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Paris Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 13h 15m.