How to travel from Brest to Rennes, France

The distance between Brest and Rennes is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Brest 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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Train

Take the train to Rennes.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance243km (151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Brest to Rennes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Brest and Rennes is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (131 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Brest and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Rennes is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Rennes. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Brest and Rennes with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Rennes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Brest and Rennes. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Brest and Rennes with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 10m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Brest and Rennes. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Brest and Rennes. The distance is around 243km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Brest to Rennes

Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Rennes

Transport options from Brest to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
€40($40)
hourly248km (154 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
€14($14)
every 20 mins244km (152 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€33($33)
on demand243km (151 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