How to travel from Dunkirk to Rennes, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Rennes is around 567km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Rennes.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Rennes.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance567km (352 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Rennes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Dunkirk and Rennes is around 567km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 437km (272 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Dunkirk and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Rennes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Rennes. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Dunkirk and Rennes. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4hrs, 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 Dunkirk and Rennes. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Rennes. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk 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 3h 50m.

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 Dunkirk and Rennes. The distance is around 567km (352 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Rennes

Transport options from Dunkirk to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lille Europe, plane + 2 similar
2h 50m
€225($225)
every 4 hours624km (388 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 40m
€160($160)
every 4 hours762km (473 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€325($325)
every 4 hours1,236km (768 miles)
Train
4hrs
€125($125)
every 20 mins709km (440 miles)
Bus
9hrs
€31($31)
4 times a day649km (403 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€76($76)
on demand567km (352 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