The average train between Charleroi and Caen takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Charleroi 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 every 2 hours between Charleroi and Caen. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Caen at 4:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Charleroi to Caen? 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 Charleroi to Caen. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central station and arriving at Caen station via Bruxelles-Midi station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Charleroi to Caen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
The distance between Charleroi and Caen is 370.6 km. The road distance is 444 km.
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Caen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 5h 22m.