The average train between Paris and Caen takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Paris 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 Paris and Caen. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Caen at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Havre-Caumartin and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Caen. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Caen station via Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Paris to Caen train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris St Lazare station.
Paris to Caen train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Caen station.
The distance between Paris and Caen is 192.9 km. The road distance is 248 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.