Caen to Tours train with SNCF TER

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Caen to Tours

Showing times and prices for 16 May

Cheapest price

£35

Average price

£35

Fastest journey

2 h 53 m

Average duration

3 h

Trains per day

Distance

215 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Caen to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Caen to Tours will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Caen for Tours every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 215 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 53 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 6 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.

08:002h53

Caen

10:53Tours

£351One-way

0 changes

16:483h04

Caen

19:52Tours

£351One-way

0 changes

15:482h57

Caen

18:45Tours

£351One-way

0 changes

11:483h06

Caen

14:54Tours

£351One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Caen to Tours

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Caen to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£36 Average Price	£29 Average Price Cheapest
3h 34m average duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	8h 59m average duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Caen to Tours train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday 15 May

Last updated at 12:25

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
857118 · 857021	12:41 Gare de Caen	3h04	15:45 Tours station	1 change
853622 · 857023	14:47 Gare de Caen	2h59	17:46 Tours station	1 change
853624 · 857027	15:47 Gare de Caen	3h22	19:09 Tours station	1 change
3318+8347+860239	15:55 Gare de Caen	5h04	20:59 Tours station	2 changes
3320 · 860537+424537	16:52 Gare de Caen	7h13	00:05 Tours station	2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Caen to Tours

France

Trains from Caen to Tours run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £15

Distance

214 km

Average train duration

3h 4m

Cheapest ticket price

£35

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 53m

First train

04:59

Last train

21:20

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £15

Train companies: SNCF TER and SNCF (3) trains Caen to Tours

For as little as £35 you can travel by train from Caen to Tours with SNCF TER and SNCF (3). Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

SNCF TER is a French train company that operates throughout the country. It offers a variety of train types, including Intercités, TER, TGV, and Ouigo. Intercités are long-distance trains that offer comfortable seating and a variety of onboard amenities. TER trains are regional trains that offer frequent service and are ideal for short trips. TGV trains are high-speed trains that offer the fastest way to travel between cities. Ouigo is a low-cost train service that offers affordable fares. SNCF TER offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for SNCF TER are Paris to Marseille, Paris to Lyon, and Paris to Bordeaux.

SNCF TER from Caen to Tours train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 53 min
Cheapest Price: £35

Make travelling in France as relaxing and convenient as possible with SNCF, the country’s national train company. SNCF trains take you on a multitude of national, regional and local routes as well as international routes to Spain and Germany. There are many ticket types available on SNCF trains, including the cheap Prem tickets, standard Loisir tickets and Pro tickets for greater flexibility. There are also discount cards like the Youth Card and Senior Card, which you can use on Omio when purchasing SNCF tickets.

The trains in the SNCF network include the high-speed TGV trains, classic Intercité trains and regional TER trains. The SNCF TGV trains serve the main long-distance routes and the Chunnel routes to the UK. On these high-speed trains, there is air conditioning, free WiFi, a bar and restaurant as well as some onsite services.

For the 133 miles (214 km) long journey from Caen to Tours, ticket prices start as low as £53 on Omio. Easily in just a few steps, you can check the latest SNCF train times and tickets available for the route, then book your cheap Caen to Tours train with us.

Caen to Tours train information with SNCF (3):

Average Duration: 2 h 53 min
Cheapest Price: £53
SNCF (3) frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Caen to Tours train

FAQs: Travel by train from Caen to Tours easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Caen to Tours.

Cheap train tickets from Caen to Tours can start from as little as £31 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Caen to Tours is £36; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Caen to Tours train time is 2 h 53 min covering the 133 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Caen to Tours leaves at 04: 59. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Caen to Tours leaves at 21: 22.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Caen to Tours without having to change trains with SNCF TER or SNCF (3). There are 2 direct trains from Caen to Tours each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the journey from Caen to Tours you can take a train with SNCF TER or SNCF (3). Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Tours from Caen on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 22.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Gare de Caen, which is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Tours, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Tours from Caen is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 53 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Caen to Tours is July.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Caen to Tours including taking a train or coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Caen and Tours

Caen

Tours

The major train station for departures in Caen is Gare de Caen. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gare de Caen for your trip from Caen to Tours.

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