How to travel from Rennes to Caen

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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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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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Cheapest

$46

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$36

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 5m

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2h 35m

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30m

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3h 55m

Average total duration

3h 25m

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2h 1m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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

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

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Caen costing on average $46 (€38).

A bus is $411 (€336) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Caen costing on average $432 (€354).

The fastest way to travel from Rennes to Caen is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Caen take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 25m.

Flight takes on average 9h 58m.

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

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from Rennes to Caen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 AM3h00
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    1:20 PMCaen, Gare Routière
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 AM3h00
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    1:20 PMCaen, Gare Routière
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:35 PM2h20
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    5:55 PMCaen, Gare Routière
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187852868
    5:28 PM3h23
    Rennes station
    8:51 PMGare de Caen
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187852862 · 853432
    2:06 PM3h37
    Rennes station
    5:43 PMGare de Caen
    $511One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 118748027 · 853428
    10:16 AM5h31
    Rennes station
    3:47 PMGare de Caen
    $511One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50918 · 51900
    9:15 AM9h45
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    7:00 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus52019 · 51475
    11:50 PM11h10
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    11:00 AMCaen, Pl. de la Gare
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50053 · 50655
    1:10 AM12h20
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    1:30 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air France HopAF6277 · AF6152
    6:20 PM15h25
    Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport
    9:45 AMCaen-Carpiquet Airport
    $7871One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air France HopAF6277 · AF6156
    6:20 PM23h15
    Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport
    5:35 PMCaen-Carpiquet Airport
    $11141One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rennes to Caen

Travel to Caen 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 Rennes to Caen.

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

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

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Caen costing on average $46 (€38).

A bus is $411 (€336) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Caen costing on average $432 (€354).

The fastest way to travel from Rennes to Caen is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Caen take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 25m.

Flight takes on average 9h 58m.

The distance from Rennes to Caen is approximately 95 miles (154 km).
The average frequency per day from Rennes to Caen 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 Rennes and Caen 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 Rennes to Caen:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rennes to Caen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie) to go to Caen by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Caen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rennes to Caen with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie).
  • 3 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER.
Omio customers who travel from Rennes to Caen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Ajaccio. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Caen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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