The average train between Caen and La Défense takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Caen to La Défense. 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 hourly between Caen and La Défense. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 8:32 PM which arrives into La Défense at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Caen to La Défense. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at La Défense station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Caen to La Défense train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to La Défense train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.
The distance between Caen and La Défense is 192.2 km. The road distance is 247 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Caen to Paris St Lazare hourly. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 1h 54m.