How to travel from Avignon to Rennes, France
The distance between Avignon and Rennes is around 803km (499 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Avignon to Rennes by train, 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 → Avignon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS).
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Rennes.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€180($180)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Rennes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Avignon to Rennes by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €155 ($155) and will take around 2h 40m.
The distance between Avignon and Rennes is around 803km (499 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 681km (423 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Avignon and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Avignon to Rennes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €155 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Rennes. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Avignon and Rennes with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5h 10m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Avignon and Rennes. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Avignon and Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Avignon and Rennes. The distance is around 943km (586 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Rennes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 40m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 803km (499 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly | 2h 40m | €200($200) | 5 times a day | 839km (521 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 3h 40m | €185($185) | 5 times a day | 920km (571 miles) |
| Train to Nice-Ville, Fly | 6h 25m | €220($220) | every 4 hours | 1,179km (733 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 10m | €180($180) | twice daily | 1,007km (626 miles) |
| Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch | 9h 10m | €220($220) | 3 times a week | 1,209km (751 miles) |
Drive | 9hrs | €125($125) | on demand | 943km (586 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Avignon and Rennes
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
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