There are 6 ways to get from Caen to Quimper by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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 via Le Mans
best- Take the train from Caen to Le MansK39
- Take the train from Le Mans to RennesTer
- Take the train from Rennes to QuimperTer
6h 36m€77–210Bus via Rennes
cheapest- Take the bus from Caen to Rennes712 / ...
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Quimper - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
7h 5m€15–51Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Caen to Quimper348.5 km
4h 46m€25Train
- Take the train from Caen to RennesTer
- Take the train from Rennes to QuimperTer / ...
6h 39m€77–190Bus
- Take the bus from Caen to Rennes712 / ...
- Take the bus from Rennes to QuimperN702 / ...
7h 30m€18–53Drive 349.3 km
- Drive from Caen to Quimper349.3 km
4h 6m€54–78
Caen to Quimper by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Quimper is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Quimper is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Quimper station. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Quimper - Bus Station via Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Quimper. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Quimper via Le Mans and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Caen and Quimper is 571 km. The road distance is 349.3 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Quimper without a car is to train via Le Mans which takes 6h 36m and costs €75 - €210.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Caen to Quimper, including transfers.
Caen to Quimper bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.
Caen to Quimper train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Quimper is to train via Le Mans which takes 6h 36m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Rennes, which costs €15 - €55 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Quimper, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Quimper via Le Mans and Rennes in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Quimper - Bus Station via Rennes and Rennes - Bus Station in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €28–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–60
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–60
Train from Rennes to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–90
Train from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €45–70
- Rail 1st Class
- €70–100
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Quimper - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Caen to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Quimper bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rennes station.
Caen to Quimper train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Quimper is 349 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Caen to Quimper.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Quimper. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.