There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Gare de Rennes by bus, train (TGV), car, train, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 40m€14–45Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Rennes181.4 km
2h 38m€11Train via Le Mans
- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Rennestrain 7615 / ...
3h 5m€56–115Drive 181.4 km
- Drive from Caen to Gare de Rennescar 181.4 km
1h 51m€29–42Train
- Take the train from Caen to Rennestrain Ter
3h 25m€45–95
Caen to Gare de Rennes by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Gare de Rennes is to rideshare which costs €11 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Gare de Rennes is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €28 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Caen - Bus Station station and arriving at Rennes - Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Caen and arriving at Rennes. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Caen and Gare de Rennes is 183 km. The road distance is 181.4 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Gare de Rennes without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs €14 - €45.
The bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Caen to Gare de Rennes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.
Caen to Gare de Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Gare de Rennes is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs €14 - €45. Alternatively, you can train via Le Mans, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Gare de Rennes, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–28 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Caen to Rennes via Le Mans in around 3h 5m.
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 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 Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from 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
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- 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
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- 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
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
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Gare de Rennes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Caen to Gare de Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Gare de Rennes is 181 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Caen to Gare de Rennes.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Gare de Rennes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






















