The average train between Villeurbanne and Caen takes 8h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Villeurbanne 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 3 times a day between Villeurbanne and Caen. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Villeurbanne is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Caen at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Villeurbanne to Caen. However, there are services departing from Villeurbanne station and arriving at Caen station via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
Villeurbanne to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Villeurbanne to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
Book your Villeurbanne to Caen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Villeurbanne and Caen is 547.1 km. The road distance is 785 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Caen via Le Mans in around 5h 47m.