How to travel from Annecy to Rennes, France

The distance between Annecy and Rennes is around 710km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Annecy 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Rennes.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes Place de la Gare.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance863km (536 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Rennes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Annecy and Rennes is around 710km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 641km (398 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Annecy and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Rennes is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Rennes. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Annecy and Rennes with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 6h 35m.

TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Rennes. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Annecy and Rennes. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lancy-Bachet gare, Genève Bel-Air and Geneva Bus Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Annecy and Rennes. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Rennes. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Annecy and Rennes. The distance is around 863km (536 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Rennes

Transport options from Annecy to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
€115($115)
every 20 mins710km (441 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 15m
€130($130)
every 20 mins819km (509 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€160($160)
once a week898km (558 miles)
Bus
13h 35m
€25($25)
6 times a week1,089km (677 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€115($115)
on demand863km (536 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