How to travel from Brest to Caen, France

The distance between Brest and Caen is around 374km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Brest to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Brest (BES) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    €355($355)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Le Mans and then to Caen.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes and then to Caen.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance374km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Caen

There are several options for getting from Brest to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €355 ($355).

The distance between Brest and Caen is around 374km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Brest and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Caen is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €355 ($355).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Caen. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Le Mans. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Caen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brest and Caen. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Blablabus, FlixBus and SNCF run regular bus services between Brest and Caen. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brest and Caen. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and arrive at Caen (CFR) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Brest to Caen. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Brest to Caen typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and and arrive into Caen (CFR).

The closest major airport to Caen is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Caen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Brest and Caen. The distance is around 374km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Caen

Transport options from Brest to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 50m
€355($355)
hourly1,365km (848 miles)
Plane and Train4h 30m
€325($325)
hourly796km (495 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€95($95)
hourly575km (357 miles)
Train via Rennes5h 40m
€85($85)
every 4 hours524km (325 miles)
Bus
7hrs
€14($14)
every 20 mins431km (268 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€51($51)
on demand374km (232 miles)

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Airports near Caen

The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Caen
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Caen
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Caen