There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Châteaubriant by bus, train, train (TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Caen to Rennesbus Autocar
- Take the train from Rennes to Chateaubrianttrain Ter
5h€23–61Train via Le Mans
- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Chateaubrianttrain Ter
5h 17m€67–116Drive 226.1 km
- Drive from Caen to Châteaubriantcar 226.1 km
2h 33m€37–53Train
- Take the train from Caen to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Chateaubrianttrain Ter
5h 35m€58–99Bus
- Take the bus from Caen to Rennesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Rennes to Chateaubriantbus Autocar
5h 38m€23–58
Caen to Châteaubriant by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Châteaubriant is to bus and train which costs €23 - €65 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Châteaubriant is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Châteaubriant. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Chateaubriant via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Châteaubriant. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Chateaubriant via Le Mans and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Caen and Châteaubriant is 245 km. The road distance is 226.1 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Châteaubriant without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h and costs €23 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Caen to Châteaubriant, including transfers.
Caen to Châteaubriant bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Caen station.
Caen to Châteaubriant train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Châteaubriant is to train via Le Mans which takes 5h 17m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €60 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Châteaubriant, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Chateaubriant via Le Mans and Rennes in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Chateaubriant via Rennes in around 5h 38m.
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 Rennes to Chateaubriant
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Chateaubriant
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Chateaubriant
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Rennes to Chateaubriant
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Caen to Châteaubriant bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Rennes station.
Caen to Châteaubriant train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Châteaubriant is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Caen to Châteaubriant.
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