How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Rennes, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Rennes is around 570km (354 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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 RennesClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

Take the train to Paris-Bercy and then to Rennes.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)

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Bus

Take the bus to Tours and then to Rennes.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance570km (354 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Rennes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Rennes is around 570km (354 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 445km (276 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Rennes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Rennes. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Rennes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Rennes. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tours. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Rennes. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Rennes. The distance is around 570km (354 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €300 ($300).

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Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 40m
€170($170)
every 4 hours827km (514 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
€300($300)
every 4 hours778km (484 miles)
Train via St Germain Des Fosses6h 15m
€100($100)
every 20 mins656km (408 miles)
Bus
8h 40m
€39($39)
once daily650km (404 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€105($105)
on demand570km (354 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