How to travel from Bayeux to Rennes, France

The distance between Bayeux and Rennes is around 182km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Bayeux to Rennes by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RennesBayeux if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Pontchaillou.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance182km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayeux and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Bayeux to Rennes by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 2h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Bayeux and Rennes is around 182km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 148km (92 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Bayeux and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayeux to Rennes is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayeux and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayeux and Rennes. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bayeux and Rennes with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 60m.

SNCF run train services between Bayeux and Rennes. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Bayeux and Rennes. We recommend that you drive to Rennes. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayeux to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou. instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Bayeux and Rennes. The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayeux to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayeux and Rennes

Transport options from Bayeux to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 60m
€35($35)
every 20 mins243km (151 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€33($33)
on demand182km (113 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