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How to get fromCaen to Belle-Îleby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Belle-Île by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via Le Mans

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Le Mans to Auraytrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Quiberon to Sauzonferry ferry Qbi
    7h 49m
    €104–194

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Quiberonbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Quiberon to Belle-Île-en-Mer - Le Palaisferry ferry Qbi
    9h 2m
    €59–102

  3. Bus, ferry via Auray

    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes to Auraybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Quiberon to Sauzonferry ferry Qbi
    8h 31m
    €63–105

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Caen to Rennestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Auraytrain train Ter
    3. Take the ferry from Quiberon to Belle-Île-en-Mer - Le Palaisferry ferry Qbi
    8h 17m
    €99–172

  5. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Caen to Rennestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Quiberontrain train Ter
    3. Take the ferry from Quiberon to Sauzonferry ferry Qbi
    8h 34m
    €97–173

Caen to Belle-Île by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 518.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Belle-Île, Bretagne, France?

There is no direct connection from Caen to Belle-Île. However, you can take the train to Le Mans, take the train to Auray, walk to Auray, take the bus to Gare Maritime Port Maria, walk to Quiberon, then take the ferry to Sauzon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Sauzon via Rennes - Bus Station, Rennes, Auray, Gare Maritime Port Maria, and Quiberon in around 8h 31m.

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