How to travel from Calais to Rennes, France

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.

6 routes found

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.

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Train to Lille Europe, plane

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Rennes (RNS).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Rennes.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Amiens then take the bus to Rennes.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance527km (327 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Rennes

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Rennes

Transport options from Calais to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lille Europe, plane + 2 similar
3h 20m
€240($240)
4 times a week652km (405 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4hrs
€230($230)
4 times a week790km (491 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€175($175)
4 times a week1,284km (798 miles)
Train
5h 10m
€140($140)
4 times a week731km (454 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 30m
€57($57)
4 times a week595km (370 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€71($71)
on demand527km (327 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