Ostend to Caen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ostend and Caen takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend 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.

6h 3m
Duration: 664 km
Distance: €196
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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

5h 41m

€115–302

Ostend to Caen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Ostend and Caen. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Ostend is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Caen at 4:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:43 PM → 9:42 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
4:43 PM → 9:54 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
5:43 PM → 10:53 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
6:43 PM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
5h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:42 AM → 10:37 AM
5h 55m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:42 AM → 10:37 AM
5h 55m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 4:56 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:42 AM → 10:37 AM
5h 55m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 4:56 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:42 AM → 10:37 AM
5h 55m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 4:56 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:42 AM → 10:36 AM
5h 54m • 3 changes
5:40 AM → 10:53 AM
5h 13m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:42 AM → 10:53 AM
5h 11m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 13m • 3 changes
8:43 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 22m • 3 changes
10:43 AM → 4:34 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ostend 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 Ostend, Belgium and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Ostende to Caen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 5h 41m.

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