There are 5 ways to get from Bretagne to Caen by bus, train (TGV), car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pontivy to Rennesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 47m€57–101Drive 270.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Bretagne to Caencar 270.3 km
3h 10m€43–61Train
- Take the train from Hennebont to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
6h 22m€167–269Bus, train via Le Mans
- Take the bus from Pontivy to Rennesbus
- Take the train from Rennes to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
6h 30m€95–166Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pontivy to Rennesbus Autocar
- Take the train from Rennes to Caentrain Ter
6h 35m€83–146
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bretagne to Caen is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Bretagne to Caen is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bretagne to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Pontivy and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Bretagne to Caen. However, there are services departing from Hennebont and arriving at Caen via Rennes and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Bretagne and Caen is 315 km. The road distance is 270.3 km.
The best way to get from Bretagne to Caen without a car is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Bretagne to Caen, including transfers.
Bretagne to Caen bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Pontivy station.
Bretagne to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Hennebont station.
The best way to get from Bretagne to Caen is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €270 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Bretagne, France and Caen, France?
You can take a vehicle from Bretagne to Caen - Bus Station via Pontivy, Rennes, and Rennes - Bus Station in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bretagne to Caen via Hennebont, Rennes, and Le Mans in around 6h 22m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hennebont to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Pontivy to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Pontivy to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Pontivy to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Bretagne to Caen bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Rennes station.
Bretagne to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bretagne to Caen is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Bretagne to Caen.
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