The distance between Bordeaux and Rennes is around 458km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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.
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Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Rennes.
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Take the bus to Rennes.
There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Rennes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Bordeaux and Rennes is around 458km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 373km (232 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Bordeaux and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Rennes is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Rennes. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Bordeaux and Rennes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bordeaux and Rennes. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bordeaux and Rennes with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 5h 55m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Rennes. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Rennes. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bordeaux and Rennes. The distance is around 459km (285 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 35m | €190($190) | hourly | 891km (554 miles) |
Train via Nantes | 5h 25m | €82($82) | 4 times a day | 484km (301 miles) |
Bus | 5h 55m | €29($29) | 4 times a day | 458km (284 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | €62($62) | on demand | 459km (285 miles) |
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The following major airports near Rennes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.