How to travel from Arras to Rennes, France

The distance between Arras and Rennes is around 499km (310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Arras 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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Rennes (RNS).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Rennes.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Amiens then take the bus to Rennes.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance528km (328 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Arras 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 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Arras and Rennes is around 499km (310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 404km (251 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Arras and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arras to Rennes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Arras 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 Arras and Rennes. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arras to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arras and Rennes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Arras and Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Arras and Rennes. The distance is around 528km (328 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Rennes

Transport options from Arras to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 15m
€190($190)
every 20 mins499km (310 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane3h 25m
€225($225)
every 20 mins689km (428 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, Fly4h 20m
€230($230)
every 2 hours1,215km (755 miles)
Train
2h 45m
€115($115)
hourly542km (337 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
7h 25m
€36($36)
once daily499km (310 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, Bus9h 35m
€66($66)
6 times a week745km (463 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€95($95)
on demand528km (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.

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