The average train between Calais and Caen takes 10h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 4 times a day between Calais and Caen. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Caen at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Amiens and take an average of 10h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Caen. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Caen station via Amiens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
Calais to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
Book your Calais to Caen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie).
The distance between Calais and Caen is 252.1 km. The road distance is 442 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Caen via Amiens and Rouen Rive Droite in around 6h 9m.