How to travel from Carcassonne to Rennes, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Rennes is around 658km (409 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 Carcassonne to Rennes by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RennesCarcassonne 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).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch and then to Rennes.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Rennes.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance788km (489 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Rennes by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 10h 50m. 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 €170 ($170).

The distance between Carcassonne and Rennes is around 658km (409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 628km (390 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Carcassonne and Rennes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Rennes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Rennes. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montpellier Saint-Roch. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Rennes. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 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 Carcassonne and Rennes. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Rennes. Buses run twice a week and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 3h 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 Carcassonne and Rennes. The distance is around 788km (489 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Rennes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Rennes

Transport options from Carcassonne to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 20m
€170($170)
hourly658km (409 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane4h 10m
€150($150)
every 3 hours716km (445 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 60m
€220($220)
twice a week1,245km (773 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean8h 25m
€140($140)
4 times a day831km (517 miles)
Bus
10h 50m
€51($51)
twice a week775km (482 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€105($105)
on demand788km (489 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