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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 $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. 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 $25, while a flight costs an average of $605.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price | $605 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Rennes to Caen
Compare the available ways to get from Rennes to Caen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Caen:
A bus is $64 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Caen costing on average $89 (€75).
A bus is $580 (€487) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Caen costing on average $605 (€507).
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 38m.
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€21) compared to roughly $36 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 4h 11m 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.
10:30 AM 2h20 Rennes 12:50 PM Caen $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:30 AM 2h20 Rennes 12:50 PM Caen $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:30 AM 2h20 Rennes 12:50 PM Caen $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:15 PM 2h50 Rennes 5:05 PM Caen $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:30 AM 2h35 Rennes 11:05 AM Caen $13 1 One-way 0 transfers8:20 AM 3h00 Rennes 11:20 AM Caen $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Caen:
A bus is $64 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Caen costing on average $89 (€75).
A bus is $580 (€487) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Caen costing on average $605 (€507).
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 38m.
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 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 Air France to go to Caen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Caen by bus.
- Travel with TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Caen by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar.
- 2 direct trains per day with TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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