Ghent to Caen Trains

Ghent to Caen trains

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The average train between Ghent and Caen takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Ghent 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.

4h 59m
Duration: 601 km
Distance: €172
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain

4h 24m

€100–280

Ghent to Caen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Ghent and Caen. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Caen at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:41 PM → 4:56 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes
2:41 PM → 7:02 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
4:41 PM → 9:05 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
5:41 PM → 10:01 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:24 AM → 10:37 AM
5h 13m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
8:41 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 11m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:55 AM → 10:37 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
8:41 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 11m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:24 AM → 10:36 AM
5h 12m • 3 changes
6:41 AM → 10:53 AM
4h 12m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:13 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
8:13 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 2:05 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
10:13 AM → 2:53 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ghent 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.

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Caen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 4h 24m.

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