How to travel from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rennes, France

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rennes is around 515km (320 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rennes by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RennesBrive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Rennes (RNS).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Rennes.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Rennes.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance515km (320 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rennes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rennes is around 515km (320 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 410km (255 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rennes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rennes. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rennes. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rennes. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Centre Commercial Ouest and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rennes. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rennes. The distance is around 515km (320 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rennes

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 45m
€165($165)
4 times a day781km (486 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane5h 45m
€140($140)
4 times a day840km (522 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 40m
€100($100)
once daily960km (596 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 60m
€190($190)
twice daily1,090km (678 miles)
Train via Limoges Benedictins6h 25m
€115($115)
every 4 hours620km (386 miles)
Bus
8h 55m
€38($38)
twice daily664km (413 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€95($95)
on demand515km (320 miles)

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Airlines

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