There are 6 ways to get from Caen to Paimpol by bus, train, rideshare, 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
- Take the train from Rennes to St Brieuctrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Centre to Gare ferroviairebus 201 / ...
5h 47mRideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Paimpol269.8 km
3h 38m€17Train, bus
- Take the train from Caen to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to St Brieuctrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Centre to Gare ferroviairebus 201 / ...
6h 32mTrain
- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Guingamptrain Tgv
6h 38m€85–150Bus
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Saint-Brieucbus
- Take the bus from Gare Centre to Gare ferroviairebus 201 / ...
6h 57mDrive 270.1 km
- Drive from Caen to Paimpolcar 270.1 km
2h 56m€44–63
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Paimpol is to rideshare which costs €17 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Paimpol is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Paimpol. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Gare ferroviaire via Rennes - Bus Station and Gare Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Paimpol. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Paimpol via Le Mans, Rennes and Guingamp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Caen and Paimpol is 335 km. The road distance is 270.1 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Paimpol without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Caen to Paimpol, including transfers.
Caen to Paimpol bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.
Caen to Paimpol train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Paimpol is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Paimpol, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Paimpol via Le Mans, Rennes, and Guingamp in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Gare ferroviaire via Rennes - Bus Station, Saint-Brieuc, and Gare Centre in around 6h 57m.
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 St Brieuc
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- 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 St Brieuc
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Guingamp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 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 Saint-Brieuc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Caen to Paimpol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Caen to Paimpol bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Caen to Paimpol train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Paimpol is 270 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Caen to Paimpol.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Paimpol. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.