How to travel from Grenoble to Rennes, France

The distance between Grenoble and Rennes is around 702km (436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Grenoble 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 and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train via Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Rennes.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Rennes Place de la Gare.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance821km (510 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Rennes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 11h 15m. 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 €140 ($140).

The distance between Grenoble and Rennes is around 702km (436 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 652km (405 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Grenoble and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Rennes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Rennes. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Grenoble and Rennes with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 5h 35m.

TGV inOui run train services between Grenoble and Rennes. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 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 Grenoble and Rennes. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grenoble to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Rennes. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 2h 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 Grenoble and Rennes. The distance is around 821km (510 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Rennes

Transport options from Grenoble to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 50m
€140($140)
every 3 hours702km (436 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane3h 60m
€160($160)
every 3 hours810km (503 miles)
Train via Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV + 1 similar
4h 45m
€190($190)
twice a week907km (563 miles)
Train5h 35m
€160($160)
twice a week911km (566 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 15m
€11($11)
6 times a week990km (615 miles)
Bus via Tours12h 40m
€57($57)
twice a week920km (571 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€110($110)
on demand821km (510 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