There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Douarnenez 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 Quimpertrain Tgv
6h 25m€53–118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Quimper - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 26m€28–72Train 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 Quimpertrain Tgv
6h 53m€97–174Drive 366.6 km
- Drive from Caen to Douarnenezcar 366.6 km
4h 16m€59–85Train
- Take the train from Caen to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Quimpertrain Tgv
7h 10m€88–157
Caen to Douarnenez by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Douarnenez is to bus which costs €27 - €75 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Douarnenez is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Douarnenez. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Office de Tourisme via Rennes - Bus Station and Gare Routière SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Douarnenez. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Quimper via Le Mans and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Caen and Douarnenez is 452 km. The road distance is 366.6 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Douarnenez without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 25m and costs €50 - €120.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Caen to Douarnenez, including transfers.
Caen to Douarnenez bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.
Caen to Douarnenez train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Douarnenez is to train via Le Mans which takes 6h 53m and costs €95 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €75 and takes 8h 26m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Douarnenez, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Office de Tourisme via Le Mans, Rennes, Quimper, and Gare Routière SNCF in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Office de Tourisme via Rennes - Bus Station, Quimper - Bus Station, and Gare Routière SNCF in around 8h 26m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- 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 Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Quimper - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Caen to Douarnenez bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Caen to Douarnenez train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Douarnenez is 367 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Caen to Douarnenez.
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