How to travel from Colmar to Rennes, France

The distance between Colmar and Rennes is around 865km (537 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Colmar to Rennes by train, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Rennes (RNS).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €670($670)
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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Rennes.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)

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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance880km (547 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Rennes by train, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €185 ($185) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €390 ($390).

The distance between Colmar and Rennes is around 865km (537 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 671km (417 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Colmar and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Rennes is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €390 ($390).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €185 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Rennes. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Colmar and Rennes. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Colmar and Rennes. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rennes. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Rennes. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Colmar and Rennes. The distance is around 880km (547 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Rennes

Transport options from Colmar to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 2 similar
4hrs
€670($670)
every 20 mins1,199km (745 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
€300($300)
hourly1,368km (850 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train3h 55m
€390($390)
every 3 hours931km (578 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€185($185)
4 times a day865km (537 miles)
Train via Strasbourg5h 20m
€200($200)
twice daily910km (565 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€120($120)
on demand880km (547 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