How to travel from Arcachon to Rennes, France
The distance between Arcachon and Rennes is around 516km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Arcachon 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.
👋 Also check out Rennes → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Rennes (RNS).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost€215($215)
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2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Rennes.
- Duration4h 20m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€160($160)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Rennes.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€36($36)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Rennes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Rennes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Arcachon and Rennes is around 516km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386km (240 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Arcachon and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Rennes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Rennes. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Arcachon and Rennes. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Arcachon and Rennes. The distance is around 527km (328 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Rennes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 55m | €215($215) | hourly | 1,106km (688 miles) |
| Train to Pessac Alouette, plane | 4h 60m | €265($265) | every 4 hours | 1,215km (755 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane | 5h 10m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 882km (548 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 20m | €160($160) | twice a week | 928km (577 miles) |
| Train via Bordeaux St Jean | 6h 15m | €84($84) | 4 times a day | 543km (337 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6h 50m | €36($36) | 5 times a day | 516km (321 miles) |
Drive | 5h 5m | €95($95) | on demand | 527km (328 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.
Rennes Airport (RNS)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Rennes
Montoir Airport (SNR)
- Distance
- 96km (59 miles) from Rennes
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from Rennes