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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain train Tgv
    2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    5h 42m
    €53–126

  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 - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h
    €34–87

  3. Train via Le Mans

    1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Le Manstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain train Ter
    6h 28m
    €93–191

  4. Drive 371.5 km

    1. Drive from Brest to Caencar car 371.5 km
    3h 54m
    €58–83

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane plane BES - CFR
    9h 25m
    €175–905

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Caentrain train Ter
    6h 30m
    €85–176

Brest to Caen by train and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Brest to Caen via Rennes and Le Mans in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, Air France flies from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) 4 times a week.

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