There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Omer to Caen by train (TGV), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from St Omer to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
4h 43m€86–176Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from St Omer to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 46m€40–75Train, bus via Amiens
- Take the train from St Omer to Arrastrain Ter
- Take the train from Arras to Amienstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Amiens to Caenbus 712
6h 56m€48–88Drive 312.1 km
- Drive from Saint-Omer to Caencar 312.1 km
3h 38m€49–70Train
- Take the train from St Omer to Arrastrain Ter
- Take the train from Arras to Amienstrain Ter
- Take the train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain Ter
7h 5m€74–148
Saint-Omer to Caen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Omer to Caen is to train and bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Omer to Caen is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Omer to Caen. However, there are services departing from St Omer and arriving at Caen via Lille Flandres, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Saint-Omer and Caen is 528 km. The road distance is 312.1 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Omer to Caen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 43m and costs €85 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Saint-Omer to Caen, including transfers.
Saint-Omer to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Omer station.
Saint-Omer to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Omer to Caen is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Saint-Omer to Caen.
Book your Saint-Omer to Caen train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Saint-Omer, Hauts-de-France, France and Caen, France?
You can take a train from St Omer to Caen via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 4h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from St Omer to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris St Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Omer to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Arras to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Omer to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Arras to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Omer to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Amiens to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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