There are 6 ways to get from Caen to Vannes by bus, train, train (TGV), rideshare, 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 - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Rennes to Vannestrain Ter / ...
4h 4m€36–88Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Vannes291.5 km
3h 34m€18Train 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 Vannestrain Ter
4h 29m€77–155Train
- Take the train from Caen to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Vannestrain Ter / ...
4h 49m€69–136Bus
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Vannesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 10m€24–61Drive 292.1 km
- Drive from Caen to Vannescar 292.1 km
2h 57m€46–66
Caen to Vannes by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Vannes is to rideshare which costs €18 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Vannes is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Vannes via Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Vannes via Le Mans and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Caen and Vannes is 309 km. The road distance is 292.1 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Vannes without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 4m and costs €35 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Caen to Vannes, including transfers.
Caen to Vannes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.
Caen to Vannes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Vannes is to train via Le Mans which takes 4h 29m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €65 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Vannes, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Vannes via Le Mans and Rennes in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Vannes via Rennes - Bus Station in around 5h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Rennes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Rennes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Caen to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Vannes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Caen to Vannes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Vannes is 292 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Caen to Vannes.
Book your Caen to Vannes train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Caen to Vannes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 2394+ hotels available in Vannes.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Vannes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






















