How to travel from Caen to Rennes

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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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 95 miles (154 km)

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$21

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$46

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$36

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3h 4m

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2h 34m

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3h 47m

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3h 17m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Caen to Rennes is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Rennes:

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Rennes costing on average $46 (€38).

A bus is $367 (€300) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Caen to Rennes costing on average $387 (€317).

The fastest way to travel from Caen to Rennes is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 34m.

Other travel options to Rennes take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 17m.

Flight takes on average 15h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Caen and Rennes including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Caen to Rennes among Omio's users.

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from Caen to Rennes

How to get from Caen to Rennes by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Caen to Rennes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:50 PM3h00
    Caen, Gare Routière
    6:50 PMRennes, Gare Routière
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:50 PM3h00
    Caen, Gare Routière
    6:50 PMRennes, Gare Routière
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • TER16566+SNCF | TGV INOUI5382
    12:49 PM2h51
    Gare de Caen
    3:40 PMRennes station
    $801One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187852808
    9:10 AM3h23
    Gare de Caen
    12:33 PMRennes station
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187852830
    5:12 PM3h24
    Gare de Caen
    8:36 PMRennes station
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER853628+SNCF | TGV INOUI8063+TER857180
    6:12 PM4h57
    Gare de Caen
    11:09 PMRennes station
    $661One-way
    2 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51901 · 52020
    12:20 PM10h15
    Caen, Pl. de la Gare
    10:35 PMRennes, Gare Routière
    $451One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50644 · 50054
    4:20 PM9h40
    Caen, Pl. de la Gare
    2:00 AMRennes, Gare Routière
    $861One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50650 · 50917
    7:50 AM11h35
    Caen, Pl. de la Gare
    7:25 PMRennes, Gare Routière
    $1281One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Caen to Rennes

Travel to Rennes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Caen to Rennes.

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There are 3 options to travel between Caen and Rennes including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Caen to Rennes is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Rennes:

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Rennes costing on average $46 (€38).

A bus is $367 (€300) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Caen to Rennes costing on average $387 (€317).

The fastest way to travel from Caen to Rennes is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 34m.

Other travel options to Rennes take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 17m.

Flight takes on average 15h 8m.

The distance from Caen to Rennes is approximately 95 miles (154 km).
The average frequency per day from Caen to Rennes is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 1 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Caen to Rennes:
  • 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, Gare Routière and arrive in Rennes, Gare Routière.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Jersey Port and arrive in St Malo Ferry Port.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Caen to Rennes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Rennes by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie) to go to Rennes by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Caen to Rennes with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie).
Omio customers who travel from Caen to Rennes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Mont Saint-Michel, Nice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rennes and these popular destinations at a great price.

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