The average train between Dortmund and Caen takes 9h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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 Dortmund and Caen. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Caen at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 17m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Caen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Caen station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
Dortmund to Caen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Caen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Caen station.
Book your Dortmund to Caen train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Dortmund and Caen is 612.2 km. The road distance is 885 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Caen via Paris Nord, La Fayette - Dunkerque, Gare Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 46m.