The distance between Calais and Rennes is around 527km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Calais 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 Rennes → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Rennes (RNS).
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Take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Rennes.
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Take the train to Amiens then take the bus to Rennes.
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There are several options for getting from Calais to Rennes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).
The distance between Calais and Rennes is around 527km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 406km (252 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Calais and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Rennes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Rennes. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Rennes. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 5h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calais and Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 3h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Calais and Rennes. The distance is around 527km (327 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Lille Europe, plane + 2 similar | 3h 20m | €240($240) | 4 times a week | 652km (405 miles) |
Train to Lille Europe, plane | 4hrs | €230($230) | 4 times a week | 790km (491 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 40m | €175($175) | 4 times a week | 1,284km (798 miles) |
Train | 5h 10m | €140($140) | 4 times a week | 731km (454 miles) |
Train and Bus | 8h 30m | €57($57) | 4 times a week | 595km (370 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | €71($71) | on demand | 527km (327 miles) |
The following major airports near Rennes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.