The average train between Bologna and Caen takes 18h 50m and the fastest train takes 14h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna 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 Bologna and Caen. The earliest departure is at 1:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Caen at 4:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 18h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Caen. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Caen station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
Bologna to Caen train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Caen train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Caen station.
Book your Bologna to Caen train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bologna and Caen is 1,029.8 km. The road distance is 1,327 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Caen via Milano Centrale, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 11h 37m.