The average train between Dortmund and Caen takes 9h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 26m. 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 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Caen at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 9h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 12m • 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 Hbf station and arriving at Caen station via Köln Hbf station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
Dortmund to Caen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
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The distance between Dortmund and Caen is 612.2 km. The road distance is 719 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Caen via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 8h 2m.