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How to get fromBrest to Caenby train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brest to Le Manstrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain train Ter
    6h 4m
    €113–172

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes to Caenbus bus 712 / ...
    8h 25m
    €34–77

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain train Tgv
    2. Take the bus from Rennes to Caenbus bus 712 / ...
    6h 8m
    €60–119

  4. Drive  371.5 km

    1. Drive from Brest to Caencar car 371.5 km
    3h 54m
    €70–101

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane plane BES - CFR
    9h 27m
    €195–805

  6. Train via Rennes

    1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Caentrain train Ter
    6h 30m
    €96–159

Brest to Caen by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Brest to Caen via Le Mans in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, Air France, Volotea, and Transavia France fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) 3 times a day.

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