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How to get fromBrest to Caenby train, bus, train (TGV), car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Brest to Caen by train, bus, train (TGV), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Brest to RennestrainTgv
    2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus StationbusBlaBlaCar Bus
    5h 47m
    €39–87

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Rennes - Bus StationbusBlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus StationbusBlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 5m
    €15–58

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Brest to RennestrainTgv
    2. Take the train from Rennes to CaentrainC12
    6h 36m
    €39–177

  4. Drive 371.5 km

    1. Drive from Brest to Caencar371.5 km
    3h 51m
    €58–83

  5. Fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport

    1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)planeBES - CFR
    9h 11m
    €165–905

  6. Train via Le Mans

    1. Take the train from Brest to RennestrainTgv
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Le ManstrainTer
    3. Take the train from Le Mans to CaentrainK39
    6h 50m
    €75–212

  7. Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)planeBES - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
    6h 7m
    €162–366

Brest to Caen by train and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brest, France and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Brest to Caen via Rennes in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, Air France flies from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) 4 times a week.

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