How to travel from Grasse to Rennes, France

The distance between Grasse and Rennes is around 1,170km (727 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 7h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Grasse to Rennes by train, bus and car. 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 Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Rennes.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Rennes.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Distance1,170km (727 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grasse and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Grasse to Rennes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 16h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Grasse and Rennes is around 1,170km (727 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 829km (515 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Grasse and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grasse to Rennes is to take the train which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Grasse and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grasse and Rennes. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grasse to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cannes and Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

TGV inOui run train services between Grasse and Rennes. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Grasse and Rennes. It typically takes around 16h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grasse to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paul Doumer - LE CANNET, Cannes, Paris and Paris - Orly Airport. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Grasse and Rennes. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 16h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grasse to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Rennes. instead which will take 7h 30m.

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 Grasse and Rennes. The distance is around 1,170km (727 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grasse to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €255 ($255).

How do I get from Grasse to Rennes

Compare travel optionsbetween Grasse and Rennes

Transport options from Grasse to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
7h 30m
€255($255)
twice a week1,310km (814 miles)
Bus
16h 40m
€74($74)
5 times a week1,288km (800 miles)
Drive
11hrs
€155($155)
on demand1,170km (727 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