Caen to Barcelona by train

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Overview: trains from Caen to Barcelona

Find the key information for travelling by train from Caen to Barcelona, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:56 View journey
Last train 22:02 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 9hr 32m View journey
Distance (km) 889
Trains / day 54 View all
Cheapest journey AU$133.59 View journey
Avg journey time 17hr 42m
Train operators 24

Caen to Barcelona train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Caen to Barcelona by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Caen to Barcelona take around 9 hours and 32 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 889 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Caen is scheduled to depart at around  04:56. The last departure is usually at around 20:45 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Caen at around 06:03, with the last train leaving at around 22:02. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 54 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 3 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$133.59.

We think any time is a great time to visit Barcelona, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Barcelona.

Is there a direct train from Caen to Barcelona?

The journey between Caen and Barcelona usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Caen to Barcelona every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Caen to Barcelona?

The Caen to Barcelona train travel takes about 9 hours and 32 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Caen to Barcelona train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Barcelona leaving Caen at around 04:56 and the last train leaving at around 20:45 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Caen at around 06:03, with the final departure at 22:02.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.