How to travel from Dunkirk to Caen, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Caen is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Caen by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CaenDunkirk if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Caen.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Amiens then take the bus to Caen.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance383km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Caen

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Caen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Dunkirk and Caen is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (177 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Dunkirk and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Caen is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Caen. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Haussmann Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Caen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dunkirk and Caen. We recommend that you drive to Caen. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord and then to Caen. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Caen is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Caen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dunkirk and Caen. The distance is around 383km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Dunkirk to Caen

Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Caen

Transport options from Dunkirk to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€105($105)
every 4 hours531km (330 miles)
Train via Amiens4h 50m
€77($77)
5 times a week477km (296 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 15m
€47($47)
5 times a week444km (276 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€52($52)
on demand383km (238 miles)

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Airports near Caen

The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Caen
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Caen
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Caen