How far is it from Caen to Rennes?

The distance between Caen and Rennes is 183 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Caen to Rennes?

The drive from Caen to Rennes takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Caen to Rennes?

The fastest route from Caen to Rennes covers 183 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.

Which direction is Rennes from Caen?

Rennes lies roughly to the south-west of Caen.

Which roads does the route from Caen to Rennes follow?

The drive from Caen to Rennes mainly follows A 84.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Caen and Rennes?

Along the route from Caen to Rennes you can fill up at Relais Total Saint-Gilles (24/7), Shell (24/7), Super U (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Caen and Rennes?

Along the route from Caen to Rennes you can stop for the night or service your van at Camping-car Park Caen, Camping municipal de Pont-Farcy, La Harilais.

Where can I stop to rest between Caen and Rennes?

On the route from Caen to Rennes you can take a break at Relais Beau Site, Aire de la Vallée de la Vire Gouvets, Aire du Coglais.

Caen Rennes

Distance: 183 kmDrive time: 2 h 5 min

Driving from Caen to Rennes takes about 2 h 5 min via A 84. The distance is 183 km. The straight-line distance is 153 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rennes. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 183 km

1 Depart left onto Rue Saint-Manvieu 132 m
2 At end of road, turn right onto Rue Guillaume le Conquérant 181 m
3 Continue slightly left onto Rue Caponière 2 km
4 Continue straight onto Avenue Henry Chéron 2 km
5 Continue straight onto Route de Bretagne 2 km
6 Enter roundabout straight 66 m
7 Exit roundabout slightly right 91 km
8 Continue straight 11 km
9 Keep slightly left 65 km
10 Keep slightly left onto Porte de Normandie 2 km
11 Merge slightly left onto Rocade Est 2 km
12 Continue straight onto Rocade Nord 6 km
13 Take exit slightly right onto Porte de Beauregard 384 m

14 Merge slightly left 915 m
15 Enter roundabout right onto Rue de Saint-Malo 61 m
16 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Rue de Saint-Malo 2 km
17 Turn left onto Rue de l'Hôtel Dieu 233 m
18 Turn sharp right onto Rue d'Antrain 4 m
19 Arrive onto Rue d'Antrain

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The return trip from Rennes to Caen covers roughly the same distance, 183 km.

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How far is it from Caen to Rennes?: The distance between Caen and Rennes is 183 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Caen to Rennes?: The drive from Caen to Rennes takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Caen to Rennes?: The fastest route from Caen to Rennes covers 183 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.
Which direction is Rennes from Caen?: Rennes lies roughly to the south-west of Caen.
Which roads does the route from Caen to Rennes follow?: The drive from Caen to Rennes mainly follows A 84.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Caen and Rennes?: Along the route from Caen to Rennes you can fill up at Relais Total Saint-Gilles (24/7), Shell (24/7), Super U (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Caen and Rennes?: Along the route from Caen to Rennes you can stop for the night or service your van at Camping-car Park Caen, Camping municipal de Pont-Farcy, La Harilais.
Where can I stop to rest between Caen and Rennes?: On the route from Caen to Rennes you can take a break at Relais Beau Site, Aire de la Vallée de la Vire Gouvets, Aire du Coglais.

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