There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Carnac by bus, train, train (TGV), 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- Take the bus from Caen to Rennesbus Autocar
- Take the train from Rennes to Auraytrain Ter / ...
6h 18m€38–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Caen to Rennesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Vannesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 26m€24–64Train via Le Mans
- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Auraytrain Ter
6h 36m€82–143Drive 322.1 km
- Drive from Caen to Carnaccar 322.1 km
3h 18m€52–75Train
- Take the train from Caen to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Auraytrain Ter / ...
6h 53m€73–126
Caen to Carnac by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Carnac is to bus which costs €24 - €65 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Carnac is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Illertissen via Rennes - Bus Station and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Auray via Le Mans and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Caen and Carnac is 351 km. The road distance is 322.1 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Carnac without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 18m and costs €35 - €90.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Caen to Carnac, including transfers.
Caen to Carnac bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Caen station.
Caen to Carnac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Carnac is to train via Le Mans which takes 6h 36m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €65 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Carnac, Bretagne, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Illertissen via Le Mans, Rennes, Auray, and Gare Routière in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Illertissen via Rennes, Rennes - Bus Station, Vannes, Vannes, Auray, and Gare Routière in around 7h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Caen to Carnac bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Rennes station.
Caen to Carnac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Carnac is 322 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Caen to Carnac.
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