The distance between Caen and Rennes is around 183km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Caen to Rennes by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rennes → Caen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Rennes.
Take the train to Pontchaillou.
There are several options for getting from Caen to Rennes by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €25 ($25).
The distance between Caen and Rennes is around 183km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Caen and Rennes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Caen to Rennes is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €25 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Rennes. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Caen and Rennes with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 15m.
SNCF run train services between Caen and Rennes. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caen and Rennes. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Caen and Rennes with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 3hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Rennes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Rennes. We recommend that you take the bus to Rennes. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Rennes is Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Rennes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Caen and Rennes. The distance is around 183km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Rennes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €15 ($15).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3hrs | €15($15) | 4 times a week | 185km (115 miles) |
Train | 3h 15m | €45($45) | every 20 mins | 271km (168 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | €25($25) | on demand | 183km (113 miles) |
The following major airports near Rennes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.