The average train between Caen and Vannes takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen to Vannes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Caen and Vannes. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Vannes at 9:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Le Mans and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Caen to Vannes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Vannes station via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Caen to Vannes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Vannes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vannes station.
Book your Caen to Vannes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Caen and Vannes is 245.6 km. The road distance is 453 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Vannes via Le Mans and Rennes in around 4h 31m.