The average train between La Défense and Caen takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from La Défense 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 hourly between La Défense and Caen. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Défense is at 7:44 PM which arrives into Caen at 10:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Haussmann Saint-Lazare and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from La Défense to Caen. However, there are services departing from La Défense station and arriving at Caen station via Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
La Défense to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Paris St Lazare station.
La Défense to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
The distance between La Défense and Caen is 192.2 km. The road distance is 247 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Paris St Lazare to Caen hourly. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 1h 54m.