How to travel from Alès to Rennes, France

The distance between Alès and Rennes is around 784km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Alès to Rennes 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Rennes.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Rennes.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance844km (524 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Alès to Rennes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Alès and Rennes is around 784km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 627km (390 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Alès and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Rennes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Rennes. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Rennes. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Alès and Rennes. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes, Parnasse and Montpellier. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Alès and Rennes. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alès and Rennes. The distance is around 844km (524 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Rennes

Transport options from Alès to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 25m
€170($170)
once daily883km (549 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane3h 40m
€245($245)
once daily928km (576 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane3h 40m
€465($465)
hourly784km (487 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane4h 40m
€180($180)
every 3 hours858km (533 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane4h 40m
€190($190)
once daily1,009km (627 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane5h 20m
€275($275)
every 4 hours912km (567 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€170($170)
5 times a week1,086km (675 miles)
Bus
13h 55m
€61($61)
once daily1,018km (632 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€150($150)
on demand844km (524 miles)

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Airports near Rennes

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

RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Rennes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Rennes
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Rennes