The cheapest and fastest trains from Caen to Paris
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Caen to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Caen to Paris will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $39.
Of the 17 trains that leave Caen for Paris every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 201 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare coach, train and flight for Caen to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Caen to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $551.
Distance: 201 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average Price | $30 Average Price Cheapest | $742 Average Price |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 14m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Caen to Paris train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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3330 | On time 3:58 am Gare de Caen | 2h17 | 6:15 am Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 changesdirect | |
3334 | On time 5:05 am Gare de Caen | 2h14 | 7:19 am Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 changesdirect | |
3302 | On time 6:01 am Gare de Caen | 1h57 | 7:58 am Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 changesdirect | |
852022 · 3372 | On time 6:14 am Gare de Caen | 2h24 | 8:38 am Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 1 change | |
3304 | On time 6:58 am Gare de Caen | 1h59 | 8:57 am Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 changesdirect | |
3338 | On time 7:24 am Gare de Caen | 2h07 | 9:31 am Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 changesdirect | |
3340 | On time 8:03 am Gare de Caen | 2h01 | 10:04 am Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 changesdirect | |
3306 | On time 9:04 am Gare de Caen | 1h58 | 11:02 am Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 changesdirect | |
852018 · 3374 | On time 9:09 am Gare de Caen | 2h22 | 11:31 am Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 1 change | |
3308 | On time 11:00 am Gare de Caen | 2h02 | 1:02 pm Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 changesdirect | |
3310 | On time 11:55 am Gare de Caen | 2h09 | 2:04 pm Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 changesdirect | |
3312 | On time 1:00 pm Gare de Caen | 1h56 | 2:56 pm Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 changesdirect | |
3344 | On time 1:24 pm Gare de Caen | 2h07 | 3:31 pm Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 changesdirect | |
3316 | On time 2:56 pm Gare de Caen | 2h05 | 5:01 pm Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 changesdirect | |
852024 · 3378 | On time 3:08 pm Gare de Caen | 2h21 | 5:29 pm Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 1 change | |
3346 | On time 3:57 pm Gare de Caen | 2h04 | 6:01 pm Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 0 changesdirect | |
852030 · 3380 | On time 4:06 pm Gare de Caen | 2h24 | 6:30 pm Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Caen to Paris
Distance 201 km |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 00:32 |
Last train 22:55 |
Train companies: SNCF TER, SNCF from Caen to Paris trainsSNCF TER, SNCF trains will get you between Caen and Paris from $12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Caen to Paris train

Passengers board the train most frequently from Gare de Caen, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Caen and Paris
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Rue de la Gare.
- Le Bistrot de la Gare
- La Ficelle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Bristol
- Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
- Hotel de la Paix
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and national destinations
- Bus: Lines 12, 12 Express, 30, 31
- Tramway: Line T1, Line T2
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00
- Free public Wi-Fi.
- Automatic lockers are located in Hall 1 on level 2 close to Track 24.
- YO! Sushi
- McDonald's
- Pierre Herme
- La Fabrique à Cookies
- Brioche Dorée
- Yogurt Factory
- IT Trattoria
- PeGast
- EXKi
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, boarding ramps, and escalators. Special assistance for disabled travelers is available at the station, located in Hall 1 on Level 2.
- Hotel Le Littré
- Hôtel Mistral
- Royal Saint Germain
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00
- Information services are available at the SNCF ticket office. Located in Hall 1 on Level 2 near Track 1.
- Metro lines: 4, 6, 12, 13
- Bus lines: 28, 39, 58, 82, 88, 89, 91, 92, 94, 95, 96
- Train lines: TGV, OUIGO, Intercités, Transilien N, TER Normandie, TER Centre
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance.
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 18 Rue de Dunkerque.
- Terminus Nord
- Chez Casimir
- Brasserie Terminus Nord
- McDonald’s
- Bonne Journeé
- Autogrill Grignotin
- Autogrill Chips & Snacks
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
- €0.70
- Hotel Whistler
- Mercure Paris Gare du Nord
- Ibis Paris Gare du Nord
- Le Matissia
- OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- 1200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-19 for train to Lille, Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne
- Hall 2: Eurostar check-in for train to London
- Hall 3: Eastern side concourse served by platform 20-21 & 30-36 used by TER & suburban trains
- Hall 4: leading to RER platform
- Metro: Line 4, Line 5
- RER: Line B, Line D
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Fri: 08:00 - 19:30
- Sat: 10:00 - 18:00
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION."
- Lazarus
- Naked
- Burger King
- Class'Croute
- Fred's
- La Croissanterie
- Maestro
- PAUL
- Picto
- Starbucks
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Hilton Paris Opera
- Grand Hotel Du Calvados
- Austin's Saint Lazare Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 08:00 - 19:30
- Sat: 10:00 - 18:00
- Open daily from 05:00 to 01:15, located on the platform level facing Track 5.
- Metro lines: 3, 9, 12, 13, 14
- Bus lines: 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 42, 43, 66, 80, 94, 95, 528, RoissyB
- Train lines: TER, Intercités, Transilien J, Transilien L, RER E
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via the airport's parking facilities.
- I Love Paris by Guy Martin
- Caviar House & Prunier Seafood Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Moxy Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Sheraton Paris Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
- Novotel Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Located in the main hall
- 30 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for TGV and Thalys trains
- Hall 2: RER B platforms
- Hall 3: access to airport terminals
- RER: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Airport shuttle: CDGVAL connects all terminals
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