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Compare train, bus, and flight for Caen to Rennes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Caen to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a flight costs an average of $524.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $524 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Caen to Rennes
Compare the available ways to get from Caen to Rennes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Rennes:
A bus is $55 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Rennes costing on average $87 (€73).
A bus is $492 (€413) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Caen to Rennes costing on average $524 (€440).
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€28) compared to roughly $36 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€4). The journey takes 4h 38m versus 2h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Caen to Rennes
How to get from Caen to Rennes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Caen to Rennes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:25 PM 2h40 Caen 5:05 PM Rennes $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:25 PM 2h40 Caen 5:05 PM Rennes $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:25 PM 2h40 Caen 5:05 PM Rennes $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:50 PM 3h00 Caen 4:50 PM Rennes $14 1 One-way 0 transfers8:40 AM 3h05 Caen 11:45 AM Rennes $16 1 One-way 0 transfers2:50 PM 3h00 Caen 5:50 PM Rennes $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Rennes:
A bus is $55 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Rennes costing on average $87 (€73).
A bus is $492 (€413) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Caen to Rennes costing on average $524 (€440).
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Caen and Rennes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Caen-Carpiquet Airport and arrive in Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Caen and arrive in Rennes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Caen, Pl. de la Gare and arrive in Rennes, Gare Routière.
- Ferries mostly depart from Jersey Port and arrive in St Malo Ferry Port.
- Travel with Air France to go to Rennes by flight.
- Travel with TER, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Rennes by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Rennes by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar.
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