Train Dunkirk to Caen from €119 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Caen takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk 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.

5h 39m
Duration: 533 km
Distance: €119
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+ / ...

4h 44m

€98–182

Dunkirk to Caen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Caen. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Caen at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

12:11 PM → 4:56 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 9:05 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
6:08 PM → 11:01 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
8:28 PM → 8:24 AM
Arrives next day
11h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:56 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 4:56 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 9:05 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:56 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 4:56 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 9:05 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:56 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
12:44 PM → 6:53 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
3:01 PM → 7:54 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
7:54 PM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
4h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:56 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 6:53 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
3:01 PM → 7:54 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
7:54 PM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
4h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

11:25 AM → 4:34 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
1:50 PM → 6:53 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
4:56 PM → 9:42 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
6:56 PM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
5h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:56 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 4:56 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 9:05 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes

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