How to travel from Caen to Lannion, France

The distance between Caen and Lannion is around 294km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Caen to Lannion by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LannionCaen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Le Mans then Guingamp and then to Lannion.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes and then to Guingamp.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lannion.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance294km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Lannion

There are several options for getting from Caen to Lannion by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).

The distance between Caen and Lannion is around 294km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Caen and Lannion by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Lannion is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €53 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Lannion, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Lannion. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Lannion. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mans and Guingamp. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Lannion. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Caen and Lannion. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Lannion. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes and Guingamp. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

SNCF Bus, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Caen and Lannion. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Lannion. We recommend that you take the train to Le Mans then Guingamp and then to Lannion. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Lannion is Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) which is approximately 78km (48 miles) from Lannion. Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Caen and Lannion. The distance is around 294km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Lannion is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Lannion

Transport options from Caen to Lannion
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€95($95)
5 times a week500km (311 miles)
Train via Rennes4h 55m
€87($87)
twice daily451km (280 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
€49($49)
4 times a week353km (219 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€53($53)
on demand294km (183 miles)

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Airports near Lannion

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

BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Lannion
UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
99km (62 miles) from Lannion
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
223km (139 miles) from Lannion