The average train between Caen and Calais takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen to Calais. 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 every 4 hours between Caen and Calais. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Calais at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 32m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Caen to Calais? 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 Caen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Calais Ville station via Paris St Lazare station and Lille Flandres station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Caen to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Ville station.
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The distance between Caen and Calais is 252.1 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Calais Ville via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 17m.