How to travel from Le Mans to Rennes, France

The distance between Le Mans and Rennes is around 149km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 56min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Le Mans 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 Rennes.

  • Duration56min
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance155km (96 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Rennes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 56min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Le Mans and Rennes is around 149km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 140km (87 miles)

It takes around 56min to get from Le Mans and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Rennes is to take the train which takes around 56min and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Rennes. It typically takes around 56min and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Le Mans and Rennes with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 56min.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Le Mans and Rennes. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 56min, 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 Le Mans and Rennes. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Le Mans and Rennes with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 45m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Le Mans and Rennes. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes. instead which will take 56min.

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 Le Mans and Rennes. The distance is around 155km (96 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 56min and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Rennes

Transport options from Le Mans to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
56min
€50($50)
every 2 hours161km (100 miles)
Bus
1h 45m
€12($12)
twice daily149km (93 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€21($21)
on demand155km (96 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