The average train between Madrid and Caen takes 21h 24m and the fastest train takes 15h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 twice daily between Madrid and Caen. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Caen at 7:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 21h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Caen. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Caen station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 24m.
Madrid to Caen train services, operated by Ouigo, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Caen train services, operated by Ouigo, arrive at Caen station.
Book your Madrid to Caen train tickets online with Ouigo, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Caen is 1,009.9 km. The road distance is 1,922 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Caen via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 13h 15m.