The average train between Caen and Ghent takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen to Ghent. 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 3 hours between Caen and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Ghent at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Caen to Ghent? 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 Ghent. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Ghent station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Caen to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Caen to Ghent train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Caen and Ghent is 356.9 km. The road distance is 601 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 5m.