How to travel from Lannion to Caen, France

The distance between Lannion and Caen is around 296km (184 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 Lannion to Caen by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Rennes

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

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes and then to Caen.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance296km (184 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lannion and Caen

There are several options for getting from Lannion to Caen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 6hrs. 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 €54 ($54).

The distance between Lannion and Caen is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Lannion and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lannion to Caen is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Lannion and Caen, 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 Lannion and Caen. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lannion to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Lannion and Caen. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Lannion and Caen. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lannion to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare - Pôle d'Échange and Rennes. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

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

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lannion to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes and then to Caen. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Lannion and Caen. The distance is around 296km (184 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 Lannion to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

How do I get from Lannion to Caen

Compare travel optionsbetween Lannion and Caen

Transport options from Lannion to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Rennes + 1 similar
4h 35m
€110($110)
once a week500km (311 miles)
Train4h 55m
€85($85)
once a week451km (280 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€49($49)
4 times a week353km (220 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€54($54)
on demand296km (184 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