How to travel from Dijon to Rennes, France

The distance between Dijon and Rennes is around 616km (383 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dijon 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

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Rennes.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Rennes.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance616km (383 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dijon and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Dijon to Rennes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Dijon and Rennes is around 616km (383 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 510km (317 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Dijon and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dijon to Rennes is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Dijon and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dijon and Rennes. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dijon to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Transilien run train services between Dijon and Rennes. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Dijon and Rennes. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dijon to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Paris - Orly Airport. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Dijon and Rennes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dijon 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 3h 55m.

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 Dijon and Rennes. The distance is around 616km (383 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dijon to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dijon and Rennes

Transport options from Dijon to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€155($155)
every 2 hours645km (401 miles)
Train via Paris Gare de Lyon5h 40m
€160($160)
once daily688km (427 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 55m
€175($175)
every 4 hours801km (498 miles)
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, Fly4hrs
€245($245)
every 2 hours663km (412 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane5hrs
€190($190)
every 4 hours909km (565 miles)
Bus
7h 55m
€38($38)
4 times a week636km (395 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€83($83)
on demand616km (383 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