What is the cheapest way to get from Rennes to Caen?

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Caen is to rideshare which costs €9 - €11 and takes 2h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rennes to Caen?

The fastest way to get from Rennes to Caen is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €27 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and Caen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rennes - Bus Station station and arriving at Caen - Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rennes and Caen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pontchaillou and arriving at Caen. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Rennes to Caen?

The distance between Rennes and Caen is 185 km. The road distance is 180.7 km.

How do I travel from Rennes to Caen without a car?

The best way to get from Rennes to Caen without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs €10 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Rennes to Caen?

The bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Caen bus from?

Rennes to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rennes - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Caen train from?

Rennes to Caen train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Pontchaillou station.

Train or bus from Rennes to Caen?

The best way to get from Rennes to Caen is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs €10 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Rennes to Caen bus arrive?

Rennes to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Caen - Bus Station.

Where does the Rennes to Caen train arrive?

Rennes to Caen train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Caen station.

Can I drive from Rennes to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Caen is 181 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Rennes to Caen.

How do I get a train ticket from Rennes to Caen?

Book your Rennes to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rennes to Caen?

Book your Rennes to Caen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2645+ hotels available in Caen.

Can I share a ride from Rennes to Caen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rennes and Caen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Rennes to Caen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 4 ways to get from Rennes to Caen by bus, train, car, 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
1. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 40m
€10–40
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Rennes to Caenrideshare 181.3 km
2h 22m
€9–11
Train
1. Take the train from Pontchaillou to Caentrain C12
3h 22m
€45–100
Drive 180.7 km
1. Drive from Rennes to Caencar 180.7 km
1h 49m
€28–41

Rennes to Caen by bus

43Weekly Buses

2h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 185.2 km
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Rennes, France and Caen, France?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €10–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie) operates a train from Pontchaillou to Caen twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 22m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily.

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