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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Brest is to rideshare which costs €23 and takes 4h 37m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Brest station. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Brest - SNCF Train Station via Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Brest. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Brest via Le Mans and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Caen to Brest?

The distance between Caen and Brest is 432 km. The road distance is 370.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Brest without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 13m and costs €55 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Caen to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Brest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Caen to Brest train from?

Caen to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.

Train, bus or fly from Caen to Brest?

The best way to get from Caen to Brest is to train via Le Mans which takes 5h 38m and costs €95 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 8h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €750 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Caen to Brest bus arrive?

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

Where does the Caen to Brest train arrive?

Caen to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.

Can I drive from Caen to Brest?

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

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

Book your Caen to Brest train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Caen to Brest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 255+ hotels available in Brest.

Can I share a ride from Caen to Brest?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Brest. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Caen to Brest - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Caen to Brest by bus, train, train (TGV), rideshare, plane, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain Tgv
5h 13m
€56–128
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Caen to Brestrideshare 370.5 km
4h 37m
€23
Train via Le Mans
1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Rennestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain Tgv
5h 38m
€95–194
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane CDG - BES
5h 41m
€208–415
Train
1. Take the train from Caen to Rennestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain Tgv
5h 58m
€87–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 10m
€40–88
Drive 370.8 km
1. Drive from Caen to Brestcar 370.8 km
3h 54m
€58–84
Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane CFR - BES
7h 31m
€185–705

Caen to Brest by bus and train

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 431.7 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Brest via Le Mans and Rennes in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Station via Rennes - Bus Station in around 8h 10m.

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