There are 6 ways to get from Vannes to Caen by train, bus, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Vannes to Rennestrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 46m€26–85Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Vannes to Caen291.2 km
3h 34m€17Train
- Take the train from Vannes to Rennestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Rennes to Caentrain C12
5h 35m€54–185Bus
- Take the bus from Vannes to Rennesbus 67868
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 20m€25–65Train via Le Mans
- Take the train from Vannes to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain K39
5h 44m€64–210Drive 292.6 km
- Drive from Vannes to Caencar 292.6 km
2h 57m€44–63
Vannes to Caen by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vannes to Caen is to rideshare which costs €17 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Vannes to Caen is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Vannes to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Vannes and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Vannes to Caen. However, there are services departing from Vannes and arriving at Caen via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Vannes and Caen is 311 km. The road distance is 292.6 km.
The best way to get from Vannes to Caen without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 46m and costs €25 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Vannes to Caen, including transfers.
Vannes to Caen bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Vannes station.
Vannes to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vannes station.
The best way to get from Vannes to Caen is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €65 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Vannes, France and Caen, France?
You can take a train from Vannes to Caen via Rennes in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vannes to Caen - Bus Station via Rennes and Rennes - Bus Station 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 Vannes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- 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 Rennes to Caen
- 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
Train from Rennes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- 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 Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Vannes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- 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 Rennes to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–40
- 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 Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - 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 Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Vannes to Rennes
- 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 Vannes to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vannes to Caen bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Rennes station.
Vannes to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vannes to Caen is 293 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Vannes to Caen.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Vannes and Caen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.