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 - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Rennes to Auraytrain Ter / ...
6h 23m€38–93Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes to Auraybus 67869
7h 41m€37–78Train via Le Mans
- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Auraytrain 7615 / ...
6h 40m€80–170Drive 322.1 km
- Drive from Caen to Carnaccar 322.1 km
3h 18m€51–73Train
- Take the train from Caen to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Auraytrain Ter / ...
6h 43m€72–142
Caen to Carnac by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Carnac is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 7h 41m.
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 station to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Illertissen via Rennes and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Plouharnel Carnac via Le Mans and Auray. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Caen and Carnac is 350 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 23m and costs €35 - €95.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Caen to Carnac, including transfers.
Caen to Carnac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus 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 40m and costs €80 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Carnac, Bretagne, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Illertissen via Le Mans, Auray, Plouharnel Carnac, and Gare SNCF Plouharnel-Carnac in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Illertissen via Rennes - Bus Station, Rennes, Auray, and Gare Routière in around 7h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Rennes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Rennes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Le Mans to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Rennes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Carnac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Caen to Carnac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes 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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