What is the cheapest way to get from Brest to Caen?

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Caen is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Brest to Caen?

The fastest way to get from Brest to Caen is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Brest station to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Brest - SNCF Train Station and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Brest and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Brest to Caen. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Caen via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Brest to Caen?

The distance between Brest and Caen is 526 km. The road distance is 371.5 km.

How do I travel from Brest to Caen without a car?

The best way to get from Brest to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €75 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Brest to Caen?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Brest to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Caen bus from?

Brest to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brest - SNCF Train Station.

Where do I catch the Brest to Caen train from?

Brest to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.

Train, bus or fly from Brest to Caen?

The best way to get from Brest to Caen is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €1000 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Brest to Caen bus arrive?

Brest to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.

Where does the Brest to Caen train arrive?

Brest to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Rennes station.

Can I drive from Brest to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brest to Caen is 371 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Brest to Caen.

How do I get a train ticket from Brest to Caen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brest to Caen?

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Where can I stay near Caen?

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Brest to Caen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Brest to Caen by train (TGV), bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Rennes to Caentrain Ter
6h 30m
€79–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h
€36–82
Drive 371.5 km
1. Drive from Brest to Caencar 371.5 km
3h 54m
€59–85
Fly
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane BES - CFR
9h 20m
€175–955
Train via Le Mans
1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Rennes to Le Manstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
6h 52m
€89–182
Bus via Châteaulin
1. Take the bus from Gare Routière SNCF to Echangeur du Pouillotbus 931 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chateaulin to Rennesbus
3. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
9h 30m
€39–86

Brest to Caen by train

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6h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 525.7 km
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Brest, France and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Brest to Caen via Rennes in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Caen - Bus Station via Rennes - Bus Station in around 8h.

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