There are 6 ways to get from Dunkirk to Caen by train (TGV), train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
5h 2m€97–176Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Dunkerque to Caen377.3 km
4h 37m€25Train, bus
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Amienstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Amiens to Caenbus 712
6h 13m€49–96Train via Amiens
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Amienstrain Ter
- Take the train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain Ter
6h 53m€75–162Bus
- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h€30–60Drive 376.5 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Caencar 376.5 km
3h 37m€58–84
Dunkirk to Caen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Caen is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Caen is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Caen. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Caen via Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Caen is 533 km. The road distance is 376.5 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Caen without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €95 - €180.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Dunkirk to Caen, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Caen is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €95 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Caen, France?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Caen via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Caen - Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station in around 8h.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Dunkerque to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris St Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Dunkerque to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Amiens to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Dunkerque to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Dunkirk to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Caen is 377 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Dunkirk to Caen.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dunkirk and Caen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.