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.
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.
👋 Also check out Rennes → Grenoble if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS).
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Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Rennes.
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Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Rennes Place de la Gare.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 50m | €140($140) | every 3 hours | 702km (436 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 3h 60m | €160($160) | every 3 hours | 810km (503 miles) |
Train via Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV + 1 similar | 4h 45m | €190($190) | twice a week | 907km (563 miles) |
Train | 5h 35m | €160($160) | twice a week | 911km (566 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11h 15m | €11($11) | 6 times a week | 990km (615 miles) |
Bus via Tours | 12h 40m | €57($57) | twice a week | 920km (571 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | €110($110) | on demand | 821km (510 miles) |
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
The following major airports near Rennes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.