The average train between Nantes and Caen takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes 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 4 hours between Nantes and Caen. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Caen at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Caen. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Caen station via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Nantes to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
Book your Nantes to Caen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Nantes and Caen is 236.1 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Caen via Le Mans in around 4h 8m.