The average train between Caen and Rennes takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Caen to Rennes. 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 hourly between Caen and Rennes. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Rennes at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Caen to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Rennes station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Caen to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.
The distance between Caen and Rennes is 199.5 km. The road distance is 242 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Caen to Paris St Lazare hourly. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 1h 54m.