How to travel from Bayonne to Rennes, France

The distance between Bayonne and Rennes is around 623km (387 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bayonne to Rennes by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Rennes.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)

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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance644km (400 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Rennes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Bayonne and Rennes is around 623km (387 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 514km (319 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Bayonne and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Rennes is to take the train which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Rennes. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Bayonne and Rennes. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Bayonne and Rennes. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bayonne and Rennes with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 15m.

FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Bayonne and Rennes. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Rennes. instead which will take 5h 30m.

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 Bayonne and Rennes. The distance is around 644km (400 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Rennes

Transport options from Bayonne to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
€190($190)
once daily1,068km (663 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean7h 20m
€105($105)
4 times a day682km (424 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 15m
€35($35)
twice daily623km (387 miles)
Bus to Rennes8h 45m
€66($66)
once daily694km (431 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€115($115)
on demand644km (400 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