There are 6 ways to get from Caen to Vannes by bus, train, train (TGV), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Rennes to Vannestrain Ter / ...
4h 19m€34–110Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Vannes291.5 km
3h 34m€18Train via Le Mans
- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain K39
- Take the train from Le Mans to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Vannestrain Ter
5h 6m€62–202Train
- Take the train from Caen to Rennestrain C12
- Take the train from Rennes to Vannestrain Ter / ...
5h 8m€56–186Bus
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes to Vannesbus 67869
5h 20m€34–85Drive 292 km
- Drive from Caen to Vannescar 292 km
2h 56m€44–63
Caen to Vannes by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Vannes is to rideshare which costs €18 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Vannes is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Vannes via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Vannes via Le Mans and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Caen and Vannes is 309 km. The road distance is 292 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Vannes without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 19m and costs €30 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Caen to Vannes, including transfers.
Caen to Vannes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.
Caen to Vannes train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Vannes is to train via Le Mans which takes 5h 6m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Vannes, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Vannes via Le Mans and Rennes in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Vannes via Rennes - Bus Station and Rennes in around 5h 20m.
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 Rennes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €21–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €30–50
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–120
- 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
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €31–33
- 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 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- 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 Rennes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Rennes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Caen to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Vannes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Caen to Vannes train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Vannes is 292 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Caen to Vannes.
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There are 2047+ hotels available in Vannes.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Vannes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.