The average train between Cologne and Caen takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 Cologne and Caen. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Caen at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Caen? 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 Cologne to Caen. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Caen station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Cologne to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Caen station.
Book your Cologne to Caen train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie).
The distance between Cologne and Caen is 556.5 km. The road distance is 769 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Caen via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 5h 54m.