The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Gare de Caen
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Gare de Caen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Gare de Caen will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 2 trains that leave Paris Gare de Lyon for Gare de Caen every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 9 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Paris Gare de Lyon to Gare de Caen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Gare de Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £345.
Distance: 202 km
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£34 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £500 Average Price |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 29m Average total duration 10h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Paris Gare de Lyon to Gare de Caen train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare de Lyon to Gare de Caen trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:12 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h33 | 09:45 Gare de Caen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:13 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h23 | 17:36 Gare de Caen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:28 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h07 | 17:35 Gare de Caen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:59 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h58 | 17:57 Gare de Caen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Gare de Caen
Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Gare de Caen run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:12, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 202 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 202 km |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 06:12 |
Last train 20:30 |
Train companies: SNCF TER from Paris Gare de Lyon to Gare de Caen trainsSNCF TER trains will get you between Paris Gare de Lyon and Gare de Caen from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paris Gare de Lyon to Gare de Caen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare de Lyon to Gare de Caen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gare de Caen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paris Gare de Lyon and Gare de Caen
- 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
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