The cheapest and fastest trains from Pau to Caen
Cheapest price
£127
Average price
£127
Fastest journey
15 h 9 m
Average duration
15 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
654 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pau to Caen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pau to Caen will cost around £127 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £127.
Of the 1 trains that leave Pau for Caen every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 654 km distance in an average of 15 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 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 train and coach for Pau to Caen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pau to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, and a train costs an average of £69.
Distance: 654 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£110 Average Price | £96 Average Price Cheapest |
14h 13m Average total duration Fastest 13h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 0m Average total duration 14h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Pau to Caen train times
The table below shows live departures for Pau to Caen trains for today, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 17:47 Pau | 14h53 | 08:40 Caen | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Pau to Caen
Trains from Pau to Caen run on average 4 times per day, taking around 13h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £48 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 19:49. The fastest train covers the 654 km distance in 7h 39m.
Distance 654 km |
Average train duration 13h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 39m |
First train 04:59 |
Last train 19:49 |
Train companies: SNCF Intercités de nuit , TGV INOUI from Pau to Caen trainsSNCF Intercités de nuit , TGV INOUI trains will get you between Pau and Caen from £48. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Pau to Caen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pau to 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 Caen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Pau and Caen
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- 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. Access via Avenue Jean Biray.
- Le Berry
- Les Papilles Insolites
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Parc Beaumont
- Quality Hotel Pau Centre Bosquet
- Hotel Le Bourbon
- Located in the main hall
- 150 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional and national destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and national connections
- 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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