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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Rennes is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Rennes is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs €40 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Rennes?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Rennes - Raspail via Quai de la Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Rennes?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Rennes via Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Caen to Rennes?

The distance between Caen and Rennes is 242 km. The road distance is 232.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs €40 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Caen to Rennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Rennes bus from?

Caen to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Rennes train from?

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

Train or bus from Caen to Rennes?

The best way to get from Caen to Rennes is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Caen to Rennes bus arrive?

Caen to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Caen to Rennes train arrive?

Caen to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Rennes?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Rennes is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Caen to Rennes.

Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 23634+ hotels available in Rennes.

Can I share a ride from Caen to Rennes?

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

Caen to Rennes - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

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There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Rennes by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain 3312 / ...
2h 5m
€43–82
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Caen to Parisrideshare 233.5 km
3h 27m
€15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1774 / ...
4h 7m
€19–35
Drive 232.4 km
1. Drive from Caen to Rennescar 232.4 km
2h 18m
€36–52
Bus via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 10m
€22–41

Caen to Rennes by train and subway

224Weekly Services

2h 5mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.7 km
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Rennes, Île-de-France, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Caen to Paris St Lazare hourly. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Caen to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 3 times a day. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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