There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Normandy by train (TGV), bus, train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Morlaixtrain Tgv
5h 37m€126–199Drive 308.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Caen to Normandycar 308.3 km
3h 14m€58–84Bus, train
- Take the bus from Caen to Rennesbus 712 / ...
- Take the train from Rennes to Morlaixtrain Tgv
5h 47m€80–143Train via Rennes
- Take the train from Caen to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Morlaixtrain Tgv
6h 12m€116–182Bus
- Take the bus from Caen to Rennesbus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Morlaixbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 40m€59–107
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Normandy is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Normandy is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Normandy. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Morlaix via Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Normandy. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Morlaix via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Caen and Normandy is 528 km. The road distance is 308.3 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Normandy without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €120 - €200.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Caen to Normandy, including transfers.
Caen to Normandy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.
Caen to Normandy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Normandy is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €120 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Normandy, Bretagne, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Normandy via Le Mans and Morlaix in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Normandy via Rennes, Rennes - Bus Station, and Morlaix in around 7h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Le Mans to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Caen to Normandy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rennes station.
Caen to Normandy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Normandy is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Caen to Normandy.
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