Rome to Caen by train
Caen lies 1,286 km (799 mi) north-west of Rome, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 27 min at the speeds typical of Italy and France rail, over roughly 1,569 km (975 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Rome | Caen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | France |
| Population | 2.3 million | 110,624 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Roma Termini railway station, Roma Tiburtina railway station, EUR Magliana | Gare de Caen, Gare de Caen Saint-Pierre |
What changes when you arrive in Caen
Crossing from Italy into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book trains from Rome to Caen
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Staying in Caen
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Common questions
How far is Caen from Rome?
1,286 km (799 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rome; by road roughly 1,569 km (975 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Caen by train?
About 8 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Caen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Caen?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.