The average train between Caen and Laon takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Caen to Laon. 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 2 hours between Caen and Laon. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Laon at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Caen to Laon. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Laon station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Caen to Laon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Laon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Laon station.
Book your Caen to Laon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Caen and Laon is 291.6 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Laon via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 4h 29m.