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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rennes to Caen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. 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 $16, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Caen:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Caen costing on average $35.
A bus is $412 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Caen costing on average $427.
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Flight takes on average 16h 30m.
Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21. The journey takes 2h 35m versus 2h 1m 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 Rennes to Caen
How to get from Rennes to Caen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rennes to Caen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:20 AM3h00Rennes, Gare Routière1:20 PMCaen, Gare Routière$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:20 AM3h00Rennes, Gare Routière1:20 PMCaen, Gare Routière$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus2:25 PM2h20Rennes, Gare Routière4:45 PMCaen, Gare Routière$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
8528685:28 PM3h23Rennes station8:51 PMGare de Caen$471One-way0 transfers- 852862 · 8534322:06 PM3h37Rennes station5:43 PMGare de Caen$511One-way1 transfer
- 48027 · 85342810:16 AM5h33Rennes station3:49 PMGare de Caen$511One-way1 transfer
50053 · 506551:10 AM12h20Rennes, Gare Routière1:30 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare$361One-way1 transfer- 50918 · 506519:15 AM11h50Rennes, Gare Routière9:05 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare$431One-way1 transfer
AF6277 · AF61526:20 PM15h25Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport9:45 AMCaen-Carpiquet Airport$8081One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Caen:
A bus is $76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Caen costing on average $91.
A bus is $790 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Caen costing on average $805.
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 49m.
Flight takes on average 4h 38m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rennes and Caen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport and arrive in Caen-Carpiquet Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rennes station and arrive in Gare de Caen.
- Buses mostly depart from Rennes, Gare Routière and arrive in Caen, Gare Routière.
- Ferries mostly depart from St Malo Ferry Port and arrive in Jersey Port.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Caen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar to go to Caen by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie).
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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