The cheapest and fastest trains from Tours to Caen
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
3 h
Trains per day
2
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tours to Caen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tours to Caen will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 2 trains that leave Tours for 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 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 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 3 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 Tours to Caen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tours to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 215 km
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Live departures
Tours to Caen train times
The table below shows live departures for Tours to Caen trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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16584 | On time 15:33 Tours station | 3h02 | 18:35 Gare de Caen | 0 changesdirect | |
857028 · 853625 | On time 17:12 Tours station | 3h03 | 20:15 Gare de Caen | 1 change | |
16586 | On time 18:14 Tours station | 2h50 | 21:04 Gare de Caen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tours to Caen
Trains from Tours to Caen run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 215 km distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 215 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 04:58 |
Last train 21:20 |
Train companies: SNCF TER, TER BreizhGo, SNCF from Tours to Caen trainsSNCF TER, TER BreizhGo, SNCF trains will get you between Tours and Caen from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Tours to Caen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tours 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 Tours and Caen
- 5:30 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Rue Edouard Vaillant.
- Le Saint Germain
- La Maison des Halles
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.80
- Hotel de l'Univers Tours
- Oceania L'Univers Tours
- Best Western Plus L'Artist Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- 20 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Paris, Bordeaux, and regional destinations
- Tramway: Line A
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and TGV services
- 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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