The average train between Saintes and Caen takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Saintes 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 Saintes and Caen. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saintes is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Caen at 4:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Angouleme and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 32m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Saintes 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 Saintes to Caen. However, there are services departing from Saintes station and arriving at Caen station via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Saintes to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
Book your Saintes to Caen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Saintes and Caen is 382.9 km. The road distance is 750 km.
You can take a train from Saintes to Caen via Angouleme, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 28m.