Heidelberg to Caen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Caen takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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.

8h 53m
Duration: 816 km
Distance: €185
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain

7h 45m

€144–293

Heidelberg to Caen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Heidelberg and Caen. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Caen at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:43 PM → 10:01 PM
7h 18m • 4 changes
5:18 PM → 8:24 AM
Arrives next day
15h 6m • 4 changes
6:43 PM → 12:02 PM
Arrives next day
17h 19m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

9:05 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 48m • 4 changes
10:43 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 10m • 4 changes
11:05 AM → 7:02 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
2:43 PM → 10:01 PM
7h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

9:05 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 48m • 4 changes
10:43 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 10m • 4 changes
11:05 AM → 7:02 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
2:43 PM → 10:01 PM
7h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

9:05 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 48m • 4 changes
10:43 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 10m • 4 changes
11:05 AM → 7:02 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
2:43 PM → 10:01 PM
7h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

9:05 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 48m • 4 changes
10:43 AM → 4:56 PM
6h 13m • 4 changes
11:05 AM → 7:02 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
2:43 PM → 9:05 PM
6h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:05 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 48m • 4 changes
11:05 AM → 6:53 PM
7h 48m • 4 changes
2:43 PM → 8:57 PM
6h 14m • 4 changes
5:18 PM → 10:54 PM
5h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:05 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 48m • 4 changes
10:43 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 10m • 4 changes
11:05 AM → 7:39 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
2:43 PM → 8:57 PM
6h 14m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg, Germany and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Caen via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Paris Est, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 45m.

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