The average train between Zurich and Caen takes 12h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 Zurich and Caen. The earliest departure is at 9:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Caen at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 12h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Caen. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Caen station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
Zurich to Caen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Caen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Caen station.
Book your Zurich to Caen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Caen is 689.2 km. The road distance is 853 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Caen via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 23m.