There are 6 ways to get from Dunkirk to Caen by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, 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 Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+ / ...
4h 39m€77–155Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Dunkerque to Caen377.3 km
4h 37m€25Bus
- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus 712
7h 40m€30–52Train via Amiens
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Amienstrain Ter
- Take the train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droitetrain P45 / ...
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain P10
6h 32m€88–127Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 10m€34–78Drive 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. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Caen via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
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 Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Caen is 532 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 4h 39m and costs €75 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 39m 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 4h 39m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 40m.
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 Saint-Lazare in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Caen via Lille - Europe Train Station and Lille in around 7h 40m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Dunkerque to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
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 Saint-Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- 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
- €30–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- Rail 1st Class
- €50–75
Train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23
- 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 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €31
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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.
Book your Dunkirk to Caen train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Dunkirk to Caen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 2646+ hotels available in Caen.
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.