The average train between Brest and Caen takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Brest to Caen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Brest and Caen. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brest is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Caen at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Rennes and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Brest to Caen. However, there are services departing from Brest station and arriving at Caen station via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
Brest to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Brest station.
Brest to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
Book your Brest to Caen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Brest and Caen is 315 km. The road distance is 576 km.
You can take a train from Brest to Caen via Rennes and Le Mans in around 6h 27m.