The average train between Chartres and Caen takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Chartres 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 5 times a day between Chartres and Caen. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chartres is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Caen at 12:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chartres to Caen. However, there are services departing from Chartres station and arriving at Caen station via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Chartres to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
Chartres to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
Book your Chartres to Caen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie).
The distance between Chartres and Caen is 158.3 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a train from Chartres to Caen via Le Mans in around 4h 2m.