The average train between Ghent and Caen takes 5h 17m 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Ghent and Caen. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, 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 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 23m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Caen. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Caen station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Ghent to Caen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Caen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Caen station.
Book your Ghent to Caen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Ghent and Caen is 356.9 km. The road distance is 601 km.
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.