What is the cheapest way to get from Caen to Brest?

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Brest is to rideshare which costs €23 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caen to Brest?

The fastest way to get from Caen to Brest is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Brest station. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Brest - SNCF Train Station via Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Brest. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Brest via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Caen to Brest?

The distance between Caen and Brest is 432 km. The road distance is 371.3 km.

How do I travel from Caen to Brest without a car?

The best way to get from Caen to Brest without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 38m and costs €40 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Caen to Brest?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Caen to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Brest bus from?

Caen to Brest bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Brest train from?

Caen to Brest train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train, bus or fly from Caen to Brest?

The best way to get from Caen to Brest is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €180 - €750 and takes 7h 1m, you could also bus, which costs €19 - €100 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Caen to Brest bus arrive?

Caen to Brest bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.

Where does the Caen to Brest train arrive?

Caen to Brest train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Le Mans station.

Can I drive from Caen to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Brest is 371 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Caen to Brest.

How do I get a train ticket from Caen to Brest?

Book your Caen to Brest train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Caen to Brest?

Book your Caen to Brest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 1295+ hotels available in Brest.

Can I share a ride from Caen to Brest?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Brest. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Caen to Brest - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Caen to Brest by bus, train, train (TGV), rideshare, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Rennes to BrestTgv
5h 38m
€43–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
8h 10m
€19–97
Train
1. Take the train from Caen to Le MansK39
2. Take the train from Le Mans to BrestTgv
6h 1m
€78–207
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Caen to Brest370.5 km
4h 37m
€23
Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)CFR - BES
7h 1m
€185–705
Train via Rennes
1. Take the train from Caen to RennesTer
2. Take the train from Rennes to BrestTgv
6h 27m
€67–173
Drive 371.3 km
1. Drive from Caen to Brest371.3 km
3h 51m
€58–84
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)CDG - BES
5h 39m
€163–363

Caen to Brest by bus and train

40Weekly Services

5h 38mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 431.7 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Brest via Le Mans in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, Volotea and Air France fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) 6 times a week.

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